Diabetes Meds for Weight Loss: Are They Worth The Hype | Lindsey Elmore & Shawn Barnes

In this week's episode: we dive into essential considerations for managing diabetes and weight in older adults, focusing on the impact of medications, muscle mass, and strength training. Discover key insights on balancing benefits and risks, preventing frailty, and maintaining independence through fitness and nutrition. Listen to this episode if you're interested in strategies for healthier aging and supporting loved ones with diabetes.Topics covered in this episode:Miralax and Mental Status ChangesGI Effects in Older AdultsGLP-1 Agonists and Kidney InjuryKidney Monitoring on DischargeMuscle Loss with GLP-1 AgonistsFrailty and Rapid Weight LossSarcopenia and Daily Living ChallengesRisk of Nursing Home TransitionWeightlifting with GLP-1 AgonistsBenefits of Muscle BuildingObesity Complications: Heart, Liver, KidneyBMI Criteria for GLP-1 AgonistsAppetite Reduction and Alcohol CravingsGLP-1 Agonists and Sleep ApneaMuscle, Bone Loss in Older AdultsBisphosphonates and Esophageal ErosionNutrient Deficiencies in Older AdultsProtein Needs for Older AdultsMedication Costs and AccessibilityInflation Reduction Act CoverageBeers Criteria for Older AdultsWe hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to be a supporter of the show, head to www.lindseyelmore.com/supporter Your contribution helps us to bring the best guests into our interview chair. Thank you for listening. Come check us out at www.spreaker.com/show/the-lindsey-elmore-showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.—THE LINDSEY ELMORE SHOW · Bigger questions. Better conversations.Free seven-day Bible studies, replays, and guides: lindseyelmore.com/studiesJoin the list: lindseyelmore.comWhat's on my own shelf: lindseyelmore.com/#shop (affiliate links; I earn a commission at no extra cost to you)· Instagram @lindseyelmore · TikTok @drlindseyelmore· Facebook @lindseyelmore · YouTube @lindseyelmoreFor education, not medical advice.