Are you interested to learn more about the rapidly evolving landscape of obesity-management medications? Join us for an insightful episode with Dr Terri-Lynne South, a Medical Doctor and Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 25 years of healthcare experience. Dr Terri-Lynne provides an update on the latest obesity-management medications available in Australia, discusses the most recent dietary recommendations for patients on these medications, and explores the pivotal role dietitians play in supporting this growing population group. Passionate about holistic metabolic healthcare, Dr Terri-Lynne is dedicated to breaking down the stigma, bias and shame associated with obesity.
Hosted by Brooke Delfino
Biography
Dr Terri-Lynne South is the Director of a specialised health service, Lifestyle Metabolic. She is passionate about holistic metabolic healthcare that achieves positive outcomes anchored in evidence, innovation and experience. Terri-Lynne is dedicated to breaking down the stigma, bias and shame associated with the label “obesity” and ultimately strives to help patients living in a larger body. Terri-Lynne promotes the science behind the concept of pathological excess body fat as both a health risk and a chronic medical condition.
In this episode, we discuss:
- An overview of five obesity-management medications, including Ozempic
- How they work, costs and common side effects
- Dr Terri-Lynne’s experience working with patients taking obesity-management medications
- Ways dietitians can support patients taking obesity-management medications
- Why language is important to break the stigma associated with obesity
Additional resources
Connect with Dr Terri-Lynne South on her website or on LinkedIn
‘Nutritional considerations for anti-obesity medications’ – read paper here
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