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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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5:13

Do GLP1-based weight management/diabetes medications...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/01/27

Much controversy exists as to whether, when, in whom, or for how long GLP1 based medications should be held prior to receiving anesthesia or sedation for surgery or procedures like colonoscopy. Check out this new guidance just published - find out what is new and different from prior guidance in 2024. Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/01/do-glp1-based-weight-management-diabetes-medications-need-to-be-held-before-anesthesia-or-sedation-updated-guidance/Any medical discussion on this podcast is

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6:14

The Lancet Commission on the diagnosis of obesity: a...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/01/23

The Lancet commission suggests a new definition of obesity, clinical obesity and preclinical obesity. Is this a step forward or step back?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/01/the-lancet-commission-on-the-diagnosis-of-obesity-a-step-forward-or-a-step-back/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

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2:44

New guideline on metformin for prevention of...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/01/13

Weight gain is a known side effect of many antipsychotic medications. A new guideline published in Schizophrenia Bulletin provides important updates on this topic.Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/01/new-guideline-on-metformin-for-prevention-of-antipsychotic-medication-induced-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 patients, nor to their

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6:38

How does weight loss affect bone health?

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/01/08

We know that we lose fat and muscle when we lose weight. What happens to bone when we lose weight? Does it matter what treatment strategy you use to lose weight? And, does any change in bone with weight loss translate to an increase in fracture risk?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/01/how-does-weight-loss-affect-bone-health/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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3:44

How does obesity affect Bone Health and fracture risk?

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/12/17

It is often assumed that people with obesity should have stronger bones as they are supporting a higher weight, and thus be at a lower risk of broken bones (fracture). Is this really true? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/12/how-does-obesity-affect-bone-health-and-fracture-risk/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

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4:28

Mounjaro/Zepbound and Wegovy Face Off: Is one better...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/12/09

A high level press release of the SURMOUNT-5 study shows that more weight loss is seen with Mounjaro/Zepbound than Wegovy. But does this mean that Mounjaro/Zepbound is BETTER? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/12/mounjaro-zepbound-and-wegovy-face-off-is-one-better-than-the-other/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

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2:58

Health Canada approves Wegovy to reduce risk of heart...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/11/29

Yesterday, Health Canada approved semaglutide 2.4mg (Wegovy) to reduce the risk of heart attacks in people with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity. This is a landmark moment in Canada. What does it mean for people with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease? Find out Dr. Sue's thoughts here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/11/health-canada-approves-wegovy-to-reduce-risk-of-heart-attacks/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only,

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7:31

Diabetes Canada 2024 Pharmacotherapy Guidelines...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/11/26

What's new in the Diabetes Canada 2024 guideline on how to choose the best medication for diabetes? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/11/diabetes-canada-2024-pharmacotherapy-guidelines-update-whats-new/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

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4:21

3 year sustained weight loss, powerful prevention of...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/11/20

Can tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) provide long term weight loss, prevent diabetes, and treat heart failure with preserved ejection fraction? It's been a busy week - find out here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/11/3-year-sustained-weight-loss-powerful-prevention-of-diabetes-and-heart-failure-benefit-with-tirzepatide-mounjaro-zepbound/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

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6:52

New guidance on what to do with GLP1 medications...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/11/08

Knowing what to do to prepare a person using GLP1 based medication for surgeries requiring anesthesia or sedation remains a clinical conundrum. New multisociety clinical practice guidance was just published in an attempt to harmonize recommendations. What does this updated guidance tell us we should do? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/11/new-guidance-on-what-to-do-with-glp1-medications-before-surgery-or-sedation-whats-clear-and-whats-not/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of

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4:01

Knee pain from osteoarthritis - can weight management...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/11/04

Obesity-related knee osteoarthritis is caused not only by increased weight stress on the joints, but also by the chronic inflammatory state that is seen in obesity. Can weight management medication reduce pain? Find out about the results of a study of Wegovy in people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/11/knee-pain-from-osteoarthritis-can-weight-management-medication-help/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and

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3:29

What's new in stroke prevention guidelines? My Top 5

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/10/28

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have just issued an updated guideline for prevention of stroke in people who have never had a stroke previously. Here are some of their Top10 that I found most interesting, as a diabetes/hormone/obesity specialist!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/10/whats-new-in-stroke-prevention-guidelines-my-top-5/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

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4:01

Why does poor sleep drive weight and blood sugars up?

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/10/23

While some people seem to celebrate being able to get by with less sleep, the negative impact of insufficient sleep on metabolic health is largely underappreciated. Just how does insufficient sleep drive metabolic disease and weight gain? Read on to find out!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/10/why-does-poor-sleep-drive-weight-and-blood-sugars-up/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

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5:58

Are ADHD and obesity connected?

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/10/10

Are ADHD and obesity connected? Yes - and it's a two-way street. Find out more here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/10/are-adhd-and-obesity-connected/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 situation

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3:35

Could GLP2 receptor agonists be a new frontier in...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/09/28

We are now very well acquainted with the efficacy of GLP1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) in weight management, like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and liraglutide (Saxenda), and the dual GLP1/GIP agonist tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro). What is GLP2 (yes two), and could GLP2 receptor agonism be an untapped frontier in weight management medication?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/09/could-glp2-receptor-agonists-be-a-new-frontier-in-weight-management-medication/Any medical discussion on this podcast is

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4:18

Sounding the alarm - the rising tide of younger onset...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/09/23

Why is type 2 diabetes on the rise in younger people, why does it matter, and what can we do about it? Listen on to find out!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/09/sounding-the-alarm-the-rising-tide-of-younger-onset-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 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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5:14

Does Finerenone (Kerendia) reduce heart failure...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/09/17

Could finerenone (kerendia) be a much-needed addition to the treatment approach in people with HFpEF? Find out here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/09/does-finerenone-kerendia-reduce-heart-failure-events-in-people-with-heart-failure-with-preserved-ejection-fraction-hfpef/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

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4:10

Diabetes remission with lifestyle intervention – have...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/09/09

Some doctors and researchers are keen on the idea of inducing diabetes remission with lifestyle changes. A real-life implementation of the DiRECT lifestyle remission protocol was implemented in the UK. Was it successful, and what have we learned? Hint: People don't fail diets. Diets fail people. Read on!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/09/diabetes-remission-with-lifestyle-intervention-have-we-learned-anything/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature

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3:26

Could women have reproductive concerns related to...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2024/09/03

Could women have reproductive concerns related to elevated weight that is NOT PCOS? Introducing FOSH.Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/08/could-women-with-obesity-have-a-cause-of-infrequent-periods-or-fertility-concerns-that-is-not-pcos-introducing-fosh/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

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5:19

Could semaglutide reduce the likelihood of nicotine use?

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2024/08/26

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) reduces not only appetite, but also the reward experience of food and possibly even alcohol in our brains. Could it also make people less inclined to smoke? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/08/could-ozempic-reduce-the-likelihood-of-nicotine-use/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

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