What we got wrong about GLP-1s
Summary
Hosts of Search Engine interview Dr. Rachel Bedard, a physician treating homeless and incarcerated patients, to discuss GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. She contrasts the polarized cultural discourse with her clinical experience, highlighting the drugs' profound benefits for chronic disease and addiction in underserved populations. The episode covers the mechanics of GLP-1s, their unexpected health impacts, and the shifting paradigm of pharmaceuticals as tools for well-being rather than just illness treatment.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Bombas and Framer
Intro: The cultural shift around GLP-1 drugs
Guest intro: Dr. Bedard's work in homeless clinics
Medical work at Rikers Island jail
Social determinants of health in primary care
The rise of Ozempic and the cultural discourse
Sponsors: The Indicator, Viore, and Instacart
The science behind GLP-1s and their benefits
Side effects and access for Medicaid patients
Sponsors: Mux, Odoo, and Ring
GLP-1s for addiction, peptides, and closing thoughts
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