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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Science of Obesity

from Diabetes - What to Know Podcast

Weight management expert Dr. Megha Poddar explains the science behind weight loss plateaus and why diets alone often fail in this podcast episode. She explains how the brain’s reward system and our biology work to keep weight high, and highlights how obesity medications can play a role in long-term success...This episode is brought to you by ReliOn Community, an amazing program available exclusively for Walmart customers with a ReliOn Premier meter. Get free diabetes tips, recipes and support sent right to your phone - visit ReliOnBGM.com/community to learn more.For helpful resources, interviews with diabetes experts, and more, visit our website here: diabeteswhattoknow.com.All content of this channel is owned by What To Know, LLC. and is protected by worldwide copyright laws. You may download content only for your personal use (i.e., for non-commercial purposes) but no modification or further reproduction of the content is permitted. The content may otherwise not be copied or used in any way.The medical information in Diabetes - What To Know's content is provided as an information resource only. The content is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.Diabetes - What to Know ©️ 2026#diabetes #diabetesmanagement #t2d #t2diabetes #type2 #type2diabetes #healthy #diabetescare #weightmanagement

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