The Importance of DEXA Scans for GLP-1 Users w/ Tony Orlando

Send us Fan MailEveryone on Ozempic worries about losing muscle, almost no one is watching their bones, and one in two women over 50 will fracture one.Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with Tony Orlando, founder of DEXA Plus, to break down what a DEXA scan actually reveals about your body on a GLP-1: bone density, muscle, and the hidden visceral fat the scale will never show you. If you're losing weight on Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro, this is the metric that tells you whether you're doing it right — or quietly wrecking the muscle and bone you can't afford to lose.IN THIS EPISODE- What a DEXA scan measures (bone density, muscle, visceral fat) and why the scale lies when you're on a GLP-1- Why insurance won't pay for a DEXA until age 65 — and what it actually costs out of pocket- How rapid Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss can quietly drain your bone density- Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat: the hidden fat around your organs tied to type 2 diabetes and heart disease- DEXA vs InBody and bioimpedance scales — why your body fat reading can swing 7+ points between themABOUT THE GUESTTony Orlando is the founder of DEXA Plus and a leading advocate for integrating precision health technology into modern healthcare and wellness practices. He works with medical providers, clinics, and performance facilities to implement DEXA scanning as a core tool for delivering accurate, actionable body composition data. Tony's focus is on helping providers move beyond the scale—giving their patients and clients real insight into fat loss, muscle retention, and metabolic health, especially in the context of GLP-1 therapies. His approach empowers professionals to use objective data to guide better decisions, improve outcomes, and create more personalized care. Through DEXA Plus, Tony is helping reshape how providers measure progress, turning weight loss from guesswork into something that can be clearly tracked, understood, and optimized.CONNECT WITH TONYWebsite: https://www.dexaplus.comFind a provider: https://www.dexascan.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyorlando.dexaguru/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dexaplus3583SPONSORTyde Wellness — GLP-1 care done right: licensed providers who adjust your dosing as your body changes, plus a real care team you can message when you plateau.http://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first monthCHAPTERS00:00  The warning no one gives GLP-1 users01:58  Meet Tony & what a DEXA really measures04:06  Why insurance won't cover it until 6506:16  What a DEXA costs out of pocket12:05  The hidden toxic fat around your organs13:33  Protecting your bones on a GLP-120:20  DEXA vs InBody: why the numbers don't match24:51  The protocol every GLP-1 user needs27:11  VO2 max, RMR & the markers that matter30:04  Where health and longevity are headedMORE FROM GLP-1 HUB📬 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.