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Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue

Dr. Sue Pedersen

Thanks for tuning in! I"m a medical doctor and Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolism in Canada, and I"m also certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.Why do I blog and podcast about weight management, obesity, and diabetes? Well, there is a LOT of misinformation out there, so I"m here to provide a resource that you (as a person/patient or as a health care provider) can trust! I bring to you hot topics, new science, and breaking news, with some mythbusting mixed in

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4:44

Will once-a-month weight loss medication be a next...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/06/30

Could the next generation of weight management medications include treatments given just once a month? Find out more here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/06/will-once-a-month-weight-loss-medication-be-the-next-big-step-forward/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to patients, nor to their health care providers. If you have a medical problem you should

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8:33

Wegovy Plus Amylin: CagriSema weight management...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/06/23

I was honored to present results of CagriSema - Wegovy+Amylin (cagrilintide) - as an up-and-coming weight managment medication at the American Diabetes Association meeting yesterday, with simultaneous publication of our results in the New England Journal of Medicine. Find out more here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/06/wegovy-plus-amylin-cagrisema-weight-management-results-revealed/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian

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3:48

Could risk of heart attack and stroke risk rise...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/06/23

Diabetes is a risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) disease. But could the risk of heart attack and stroke be elevated, even DECADES before the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is made? Find out more here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/06/could-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-risk-rise-decades-before-type-2-diabetes-diagnosis/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical

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4:46

Mazdutide: First phase 3 GLP1/glucagon dual agonist...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/06/02

Could GLP1 and glucagon work together to provide weight loss benefits and improvement to metabolic and liver health? Find out about the results of the first phase 3 study of a dual GLP1/glucagon receptor agonist (mazdutide) here! Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/06/mazdutide-first-phase-3-glp1-glucagon-dual-agonist-weight-management-results/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give

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4:59

What do people list as Top 3 risks of weight...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/06/02

When we as doctors think about risks of any medication, the first thing that comes to mind is the potential for side effects. But when I ask my patients what they perceive as potential risks of treatment, often the answer is something else entirely. What does a recent publication tells us about what is on people's minds? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/05/what-do-people-list-as-top-3-risks-of-weight-management-medication-and-none-of-them-are-side-effects/Any medical discussion on this

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4:49

Zepbound (Mounjaro) for weight management approved in...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/05/20

Tirzepatide, which has been approved in Canada as a diabetes medication (Mounjaro) since 2022, received Health Canada approval for weight management this week (called Zepbound). What do you need to know?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/05/zepbound-mounjaro-tirzepatide-for-weight-management-approved-in-canada/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to

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5:43

Zepbound/Mounjaro and Wegovy face off!

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/05/15

Zepbound/Mounjaro and Wegovy face off in a head-to-head trial. How did they compare? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/05/zepbound-mounjaro-and-wegovy-face-off/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to patients, nor to their health care providers. If you have a medical problem you should consult your own physician for advice specific to your own

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3:44

Can weight loss with obesity medication reduce risk...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/04/30

For a person living with obesity who has had already had a hip or knee replaced, can weight loss with obesity medication reduce the risk of needing a revisional surgery?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/04/can-weight-loss-with-obesity-medication-reduce-risk-for-revisional-surgery-after-hip-or-knee-replacement/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to

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5:39

Should vitamins be prescribed with weight management...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/04/22

With the significant reduction in food intake that highly efficacious weight management medications can induce, it's important to consider whether a person is getting adequate nutritional and nutrient intake with treatment. Today I ask the question: Should we be routinely recommending vitamins with weight loss medication?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/04/should-vitamins-be-prescribed-with-weight-mangement-medication/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general

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4:47

The hidden disease: Peripheral artery disease (and...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/04/14

While heart attack and stroke risk are top of mind for clinicians, peripheral artery disease is often overlooked. What are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed, and what can we do about it?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/04/the-hidden-disease-peripheral-artery-disease-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to patients, nor to

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4:27

First GLP1 in a pill to reduce cardiovascular events...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/04/08

We know that several INJECTABLE GLP1 receptor agonists reduce cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes. Now published is the first study ever to show that a GLP1 in a PILL can reduce cardiovascular events as well. Read on to learn more!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/04/first-glp1-in-a-pill-to-reduce-cardiovascular-events-in-people-with-type-2-diabetes/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This

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3:44

Could shame and blame be a reason why some people say...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/04/05

Could (an often secret) feeling of shame and blame be a reason why some people say no to weight loss medication?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/04/could-shame-and-blame-be-a-reason-why-some-people-say-no-to-weight-loss-medication/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to patients, nor to their health care providers. If you have a medical problem you

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2:47

Could the bacteria in your gut be driving weight gain?

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/03/27

While we know that hormones and genetics play a big role in the physiology of hunger, there are around a trillion other reasons that are getting more credit for their contributions - learn about these microcritters here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/03/could-the-bacteria-in-your-gut-be-driving-weight-gain/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to

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4:58

When you take weight loss medication, which other...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/03/17

When taking weight management medication, it's important not to overlook the impact this can have on other medications taken for other health concerns. What are some of the medications that we need to think about?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/03/when-you-take-weight-loss-medication-which-other-medications-may-need-adjusting/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific

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3:59

Could GLP1-based weight management medications help...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/03/13

Some men with elevated weight struggle with infertility. Given the weight and metabolic benefits of GLP1 receptor agonists, could GLP1 based weight management medications like liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Wegovy), or tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) improve male reproductive health?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/03/could-glp1-based-weight-management-medications-help-sperm-quality/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a

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5:11

Can older people take weight loss medication?

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/03/03

Are there any special considerations for use of weight loss medications in older people? Find out here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/03/can-older-people-take-weight-loss-medication/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to patients, nor to their health care providers. If you have a medical problem you should consult your own physician for advice

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Perimenopause: What are the keys to successful weight...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/02/28

In a recent podcast, I dished on how the menopausal transition can lead to weight gain. What can we do to manage weight successfully during this challenging time? Listen on to find out!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/02/perimenopause-what-are-the-keys-to-successful-weight-management/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to patients, nor to their

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3:52

How does the menopausal transition impact weight...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/02/16

A particularly challenging time for weight management for many women is the menopausal transition – which, by the way, can last up to 10 years. Why is it so hard to manage weight during this time? Find out here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/02/how-does-the-menopausal-transition-impact-weight-management/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to

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3:55

Does Ozempic curb drinking?

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/02/16

Does ozempic curb alcohol consumption? Find out about the results of the first trial to answer this question!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/02/does-ozempic-curb-drinking/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to patients, nor to their health care providers. If you have a medical problem you should consult your own physician for advice specific to your

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3:16

Can Diabetic Retinopathy (Eye complications) Lead to...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/02/04

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes, affecting the eyes and potentially leading to vision loss. But did you know it might also be linked to insomnia? Find out more here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/02/can-diabetic-retinopathy-eye-complications-lead-to-sleepless-nights/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a Canadian audience. This podcast is not designed to give specific medical advice to patients, nor

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