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SOC 204: Media or Medicine - GLP-1s


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With groundbreaking medical advancements and the the rise of fatphobia and intolerance, GLP-1s feel like the awkward elephant in the room. This infamous medication has bounced around Super Bowl commercials and social media advertisements, leaving a trail of hot takes and misinformation. Today, Ilyana and Gold explain the real function of the drug and discuss the historical background of weight marginalization and the social implications of GLP-1 medications. Get settled, it’s a long one. 

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Music: William Pleasant

Design: Matheus Lago

Required Reading:

GLP-1 Agonists: What They Are, How They Work & Side Effects

GLP-1 and health: Beyond weight loss in the Ozempic era

How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond - Harvard Health

New GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are coming—and they’re stronger than Wegovy and Zepbound | Scientific American

GLP-1 obesity drugs and eating disorders are not well understood yet : NPR

Comparing the Impact of GLP-1 Agonists vs. Lifestyle Interventions and Weight Controllability Information on Stigma and Weight-Related Cognitions | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Springer Nature Link

WHO issues global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesity

Addressing weight bias in medicine - Harvard Health

Comparative safety and side effects of semaglutide and tirzepatide: Implications for clinical decision-making in obesity management

GIP as a Therapeutic Target in Diabetes and Obesity: Insight From Incretin Co-agonists

GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drug side effects: "Ozempic face" and more

KFF Health Tracking Poll May 2024: The Public’s Use and Views of GLP-1 Drugs

Where does fat phobia come from?

The History and Faults of the Body Mass Index and Where to Look Next: A Literature Review

The societal implications of using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity

Dangers and Opportunities of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising

Impact of weight bias and stigma on quality of care and outcomes for patients with obesity


Opinion Pieces: 

I’ve Had 2 Weight-Loss Surgeries And Now I’m On Wegovy. None Of It Made Me Any Healthier. | HuffPost HuffPost Personal


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