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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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4:25

What did the World Health Organization say about GLP1...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/12/04

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guideline on the use of GLP-1 medications, which is getting lots of attention worldwide. I have some mixed feelings about what they said - find out more here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/12/what-did-the-world-health-organization-say-about-glp1-obesity-medicines/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

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4:15

'Ozempic in a pill' not effective for Alzheimer's...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/12/01

GLP1-based medications have many health benefits - but based on this recent study of oral semaglutide, preventing progression of Alzheimer's doesn't seem to be one of those benefits. Find out more about topline results here. Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/11/ozempic-in-a-pill-not-effective-for-alzheimers-disease/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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5:49

How fast is too fast? Weight loss with weight loss...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/11/24

While some people may be excited to lose as much weight as fast as possible with weight loss medication, there are a number of reasons why faster weight loss is NOT better weight loss. So how fast is too fast? Find out here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/11/how-fast-is-too-fast-weight-loss-with-weight-loss-medications/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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6:08

Headlines: is faster and greater weight loss a good...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/11/17

News headlines applaud weight loss medications that give the BIGGEST or FASTEST weight loss. But is greater or faster weight loss actually better? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/11/headlines-is-faster-and-greater-weight-loss-a-good-thing/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

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4:41

Amylin: the next hormone-based weight management...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/11/10

Some people don't tolerate GLP-1 medications, or need something more for weight loss. Could amylin agonists be the next hormone-based weight loss medications that could fill these gaps? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/11/amylin-the-next-hormone-based-weight-management-medications/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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4:25

What women need to know: Polycystic ovary syndrome,...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/11/03

Did you know that women with polycystic ovary syndrome, as well as women in perimenopause or menopause, are at increased risk of MASLD/MASH (formerly known as fatty liver disease)? Find out more here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/11/what-women-need-to-know-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-perimenopause-and-masld-mash-fatty-liver/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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3:55

Why people with obesity are denied joint replacement...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/10/27

Why are people with obesity denied joint replacement surgery - and what is being done to fix it? Way to go Obesity Canada!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/10/why-people-with-obesity-are-denied-joint-replacement-surgery-and-what-is-being-done-to-fix-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 their health care providers. If you have a

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5:41

Online weight loss medication: are you getting the...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/10/20

Online websites that prescribe weight management medication are becoming increasingly accessible and popular. Here are some of the checkpoints to make sure you are getting the care you need and deserve. Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/10/online-weight-loss-medication-are-you-getting-the-treatment-you-need/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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4:45

Can GLP-1 medications cause funky skin sensations...

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2025/10/14

Can GLP-1 medications cause altered skin sensations? Find out what we know here.Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/10/can-glp-1-medications-cause-funky-skin-sensations-dysesthesia/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

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5:09

Wading through all the ways to diagnose obesity - can...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/10/06

Obesity expert groups around the world have created guidance documents to reframe the diagnosis and assessment of obesity, to look beyond BMI, and embracing weight-related health issues, which differ in their approaches. Today I'm talking about how we can distill these down into one very simple, easy to follow approach in clinical practice!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/10/wading-through-all-the-ways-to-diagnose-obesity-can-we-find-our-way-to-a-simple-common-ground/Any medical discussion on

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4:13

Do weight management medications improve Quality of...

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2025/09/29

Improving quality of life is a central goal in successful weight management. Do weight loss medications improve quality of life? Are there situations where quality of life could get worse, rather than better? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/09/do-weight-management-medications-improve-quality-of-life/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,

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7:39

GLP-1 in a pill for weight loss - pinning down where...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/09/22

While we now have several injectable GLP-1s based treatments for weight management around the world [liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Wegovy), tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro)], there are no GLP-1s currently available in a pill format for obesity treatment. But that is likely soon to change, backed by a whirlwind of data that have come out around orforglipron and oral semaglutide this week. What will this mean for people seeking weight management treatment?Learn more:

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6:11

Does everyone with type 2 diabetes need to be...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/09/18

Two out of three people with type 2 diabetes have 'fatty liver disease' (now called MASH/MASLD). Should everyone with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes be screened? Find out what the brand new Diabetes Canada Guidelines say here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/09/does-everyone-with-type-2-diabetes-need-to-be-screened-for-mash-masld-fatty-liver-what-the-new-diabetes-canada-guidelines-recommend/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended

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3:51

Could metformin improve knee osteoarthritis pain?

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/09/08

Metformin has lots of benefits, including a reduction in inflammation. Is the reduction in inflammation enough to reduce pain in knee osteoarthritis? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/09/could-metformin-improve-knee-osteoarthritis-pain/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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5:11

Do GLP1 based weight management medications benefit...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/09/02

Can semaglutide (Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), or liraglutide (Saxenda) benefit liver health - and what did we recommend in our new 2025 Obesity Canada Pharmacotherapy Clinical Practice Guidelines? Find out here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/08/do-glp1-based-weight-management-medications-benefit-liver-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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5:29

What happens if you stop weight management...

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2025/08/25

Some people on weight management medication may want to stop treatment because of cost, or perhaps because they want to again try 'doing it on their own'. What do our new Obesity Canada 2025 Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend on this topic?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/08/what-happens-if-you-stop-weight-management-medication-and-what-do-our-new-obesity-canada-guidelines-advise/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a general nature only, and is intended for a

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4:51

OBESITY CANADA PHARMACOTHERAPY clinical practice...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/08/20

As the lead author, I am thrilled to ANNOUNCE publication of our long-awaited 2025 Obesity Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines! Includes 13 recommendations, a brand new Decision Tool&Table to guide in the choice of medication, Key Messages for Health Care Professionals and Key Messages for People With Obesity. ENJOY!! Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/08/obesity-canada-pharmacotherapy-clinical-practice-guidelines-2025-published/Any medical discussion on this podcast is intended to be of a

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4:20

OBESITY CANADA 2025 PHARMACOTHERAPY GUIDELINES: WHAT...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/08/20

In our NEW 2025 Obesity Canada Pharmacotherapy Clinical Practice Guidelines, we identified many existing gaps where data is lacking. Where did our Guidelines leave us wanting for more? Where is more research needed? Find out here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/08/obesity-canada-2025-pharmacotherapy-guidelines-what-couldnt-we-answer/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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5:20

Can weight loss medications improve erectile...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/08/20

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in men with elevated weight. Can weight loss medications improve ED?Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/08/can-weight-loss-medications-improve-erectile-dysfunction-ed/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

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5:56

How does Mounjaro stack up for cardiovascular...

Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue ·

2025/08/05

In choosing the best GLP1-based medication for our patients with type 2 diabetes at high risk of cardiovascular disease, guidelines recommend choosing one that has proven reduction in risk of CV events in cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOTs). High level results just released on Mounjaro's SURPASS CVOT study tell us how mounjaro stacks up. Read on to find out!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/08/how-does-mounjaro-stack-up-for-cardiovascular-protection-the-surpass-cvot-results/Any medical

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