Inside GLP-1s: How They Work, Who They Help & What to Expect | Medicine Made General
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are generating major buzz for weight loss — but what’s fact, what’s fiction and what do they really do in the body? In this extended episode, Dr. Selvi Rajagopal, a Johns Hopkins internist, pediatrician, and obesity medicine specialist, explains how GLP-1s work, who may benefit from them and what to expect when starting treatment. She also addresses common misconceptions, discusses costs and access, and highlights why lifestyle changes still play a crucial role in weight management.