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The impact of new weight loss drugs on weight loss culture

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Diabetes and weight loss drugs seem to be a miracle, but the popularity of the drugs has led to shortages and some questioning what this means for the body positivity movement.

A new generation of drugs designed to treat diabetes and help with weight loss is transforming people’s lives and possibly even changing our culture. Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with doctors who are navigating this new medical landscape with their patients and an Iowan who has been taking one of these medications for the last 18 months.

Guests:

  • Dr. Mara Gordon, family physician and writer based in Philadelphia
  • Jen Rouse, director for the Center for Teaching and Learning and Mounjaro user, Cornell College
  • Dr. Katherine White, clinical associate professor of internal medicine, UI Hospitals and Clinics
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.