Obesity Medicine: New Weight Loss Drugs, GLP-1 Breakthroughs & What's Coming Next | Dr. Alicia Shelly

In this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, obesity medicine specialist Dr. Alicia Shelly shares the latest breakthroughs transforming weight management and metabolic health.💡 Key Topics CoveredUnderstanding Obesity Beyond WillpowerBreakthrough Medications in Obesity TreatmentCardiometabolic & Liver Health BenefitsNext-Generation Weight Loss TherapiesFull Obesity Medicine ToolkitDiscover how obesity is far more complex than willpower alone, and learn about emerging treatments including GLP-1 medications, tirzepatide, oral weight loss therapies, and promising next-generation drugs currently in development. Dr. Shelly also discusses the growing evidence behind these medications for heart health, fatty liver disease, inflammation, and overall quality of life.Whether you're struggling with weight loss, managing diabetes, or interested in the future of obesity medicine, this conversation offers valuable insights into the science, treatments, and innovations shaping patient care today.🌟 Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:Podcast: drshellymd.com/podcastWebsite: drshellymd.comInstagram: @drshellymdYouTube: @drshellymdAbout Dr. Lwanga & South End MedicalDr. Anita Lwanga is an Internal Medicine specialist at South End Medical in Regina, Saskatchewan. She provides specialist internal medicine care for adults with conditions such as diabetes with complications, hypertension with associated complications, heart failure, COPD, and chronic kidney disease — and she sees patients for follow-up after a hospital admission. Her practice is referral-only. If your family doctor or nurse practitioner feels you would benefit from specialist care, they can send a referral on your behalf by fax to 306-565-3929. Referral information for healthcare providers is also available at ⁠⁠www.drlwanga.com