Ep. 100 Before Your Teen Takes Ozempic or Wegovy, Listen to This

Everyone is talking about Ozempic, Wegovy, and GLP-1 weight loss medications for teenagers. But there is one critical piece of information that almost nobody is discussing. And as a pediatric endocrinologist who prescribes these medications regularly, I think every parent and teenager considering them needs to hear it.In this episode, I am breaking down what the clinical trials actually showed, what the numbers really mean, and what happened to the teenagers in those studies who did not take the medication at all. Because the answer might genuinely surprise you.What you will learn in this episode:How GLP-1 clinical trials actually work, and why the results are more nuanced than headlines suggestWhat percentage of teenagers achieved meaningful weight loss with Wegovy and semaglutide What percentage achieved the same meaningful weight loss without any medication at all (and this number is important)Why all GLP-1 trials were conducted alongside intensive lifestyle modification programs, and what that means for real-world resultsThe minimum contact support that research shows is needed for lifestyle modification to be effectiveWhy teenagers who had previously failed lifestyle modification achieved results when placed in a structured, supervised program for a full yearThe muscle mass side effect of GLP-1 medications and what reduces it significantlyWhat happens to weight when GLP-1 medications are stopped, and why lifestyle change cannot be taken away.Do you worry your teen is gaining weight quickly or seems hungry all the time?Are you afraid this could lead to prediabetes or diabetes later in life?That’s why I created the “Healthy Weight Starts with Healthy Habits": A 7-Day Hormone Reset Program for Teens.ONLY $25 - Learn more here !I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach. After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.Here's what makes this different:✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disordersBecause when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.Links30 Healthy Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/recipesSmoothies Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/smoothiesSubscribe to my newsletterlifestyleforteens.com/newsletterI’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach. After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.Here's what makes this different:✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disordersBecause when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.Links30 Healthy Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/recipesSmoothies Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/smoothiesSubscribe to my newsletterlifestyleforteens.com/newsletter