EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 14 MIN
Medical Weight Loss: What Actually Works, Who It's For, and What I See Clinically
from HouseCalls and Health · host Tiffany DNP FNP-C
Medical weight loss medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have changed how we approach obesity - but they are not magic bullets.In this episode of Housecalls and Health, we discuss who qualifies for medical weight loss, how these medications work, common side effects I see in clinical practice, and why insulin plays such a powerful role in weight gain and weight loss. I also cover the three essential pillars of sustainable weight loss - medication, movement, and diet - and introduce powerful tools like continuous glucose monitoring to help patients better understand how their bodies respond to food. Hcweightloss.com
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Medical weight loss medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have changed how we approach obesity - but they are not magic bullets.In this episode of Housecalls and Health, we discuss who qualifies for medical weight loss, how these medications work, common side effects I see in clinical practice, and why insulin plays such a powerful role in weight gain and weight loss. I also cover the three essential pillars of sustainable weight loss - medication, movement, and diet - and introduce powerful tools like continuous glucose monitoring to help patients better understand how their bodies respond to food. Hcweightloss.com
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