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Are you frustrated with the sky-high costs of GLP-1 medications in the U.S.? You’re not alone. While many countries offer these life-changing treatments at a fraction of the price, Americans are left grappling with hefty out-of-pocket expenses that can hinder their ability to live healthy, fulfilling lives. In this episode, we sit down with Kim Carlos, host of the Plus SideZ podcast, who is on a mission to change that.

Kim opens up about her lifelong battle with weight and the impactful experience that motivated her to travel to Washington, D.C., and advocate for affordable access to GLP-1s at a Senate HELP Committee hearing. Tune in to learn how you can get loud, be part of the movement for accessible healthcare, and join the conversation to make a difference!


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01:39 - Today’s guest, Kim Carlos, host of “The Plus SideZ” podcast, shares her personal struggles with weight since childhood and the life-changing impact of GLP-1 medications in managing her condition.

21:35 - Kim highlights Bernie Sanders' acknowledgment of obesity's burden on the healthcare system, praises GLP-1 meds for reversing obesity rates, and advocates for wider access.

36:15 - Kim highlights the need for community engagement in addressing obesity as a chronic condition and encourages sharing resources to challenge misconceptions about medication accessibility.


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“Why is the United States paying so much for medication and the rest of the world is not?” - Kim Carlos

“I don't feel like in society or in the media we are hearing a lot of language outside of our doctors and creators on Tik TOK, that obesity is a disease. It is a chron

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