121. Weight loss meds, metabolic health & practical lifestyle tips with Dr. Nisha Patel

Today's episode is a conversation about metabolic health, weight loss medications and chronic disease prevention. Women with PCOS are at high risk for metabolic complications such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. My guest today is an expert on these topics. Her name is Dr. Nisha Patel, she is a board certified obesity medicine doctor who specializes in cardiometabolic health. We spoke about the top strategies to stay healthy and reduce disease risk as well as the current data and research behind weight loss medications for PCOS such as Wegovy and Moujaro. On this episode you will learn: How these medications work and how they can help individuals achieve their weight loss goals (plus, who they are for, specifically). What metabolic health is and how it related to chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Patel's top recommendations for lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise and other healthy habits for long-term success. Dr. Patel is a wealth of knowledge and shared some incredible insights for women with PCOS who want to ditch dieting and practice sustainable habits for health.  You can follow Dr. Patel on Instagram and Twitter under the handle @drplantel.   Work and connect with Dafna: Apply for my coaching program  Connect with me on Instagram