Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.