Discussing Obesity and Weight Loss Treatments with Family Nurse Practitioner, Leah Sullivan

About 74 percent of adults in the US are overweight, according to the CDC. That includes nearly 43 percent who are considered obese. The United States has the highest rate with approximately 79.4 million obese individuals. These rates have tripled over the last 60 years. So the trend isn’t getting better. You may have heard about the new class of weight loss drugs called semaglutide, which are getting surprising results. Today we’ll explore those and other new treatments for obesity with Leah Sullivan, a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a member of the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine currently serving as the Medical Provider for Optimal Medicine. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon. Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.        Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.