GLP-1 Analogues & Obesity - Simplified

Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through a type of medication called "GLP-1 analogues" which are used for type 2 diabetes but also have an effect on helping obesity. This is the simplified version for our listeners without a medical background. Sit back and enjoy! Voice - Hepsi Xavier (Y3) Transcript - Joanne Martin (Y5) Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education. References: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/statistics-on-obesity-physical-activity-and-diet/england-2020 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-medication/incretin-mimetics.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3712370/ https://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d410 https://ourworldindata.org/obesity#what-share-of-adults-are-overweight