Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue

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 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. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 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. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 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. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 problem you should consult your own physician for advice specific to your own situation. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 health care providers. If you have a medical problem you should consult your own physician for advice specific to your own situation. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 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. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 medical problem you should consult your own physician for advice specific to your own situation. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 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. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 your own situation. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.

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 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. Postings on this podcast represent the personal opinions of Dr. Sue Pedersen. They are not representative of, nor endorsed by, Alberta Health Services. This podcast is intended for the Canadian general public as well as Canadian allied health professionals.