GLP-1s, Diabetes, and Why the Weight Loss Came Second w/ Christa Brown, RD

Send us Fan MailBefore Ozempic was a weight-loss story, it was a diabetes drug - and at diabetes doses, it behaves nothing like the version you've heard about.Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with diabetes specialist Christa Brown, RD, to unpack what GLP-1s actually do for type 2 diabetes - and why they rarely cause the blood sugar crashes other diabetes meds do. They cover dosing, A1C, nutrition, and the lifestyle pieces still doing real work alongside the medication.IN THIS EPISODEHow GLP-1s lower A1C without causing dangerous low blood sugar - the four-mechanism breakdownMounjaro vs. Ozempic: how diabetes dosing actually differs from weight-loss dosingWhy type 2 diabetes patients shouldn't fear carbs on Ozempic, Wegovy, or MounjaroThe vitamin D, magnesium, and B12 deficiencies behind GLP-1 fatigue, and what to takeAdaptogens, sleep hygiene, and the lifestyle moves that quietly improve blood sugar on their ownABOUT OUR GUESTChrista Brown is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert specializing in diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, and GLP-1 medication support. In addition to working with individual patients, she partners with healthcare practices and organizations to provide nutrition consulting, menu analysis, and workplace wellness support. She has been featured in EatingWell, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Business Insider, People, and Parade. Christa has her practice in Woodbridge, NJ and also sees clients across New Jersey virtually.CONNECT WITH CHRISTAWebsite: https://www.christabrowndietitian.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christabrowndietitian/📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show.🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.