In this engaging follow-up episode, Susie enters  the 14th-week of her journey with Ozempic, highlighting its impact on her health and lifestyle. Initially hesitant about injections, she finds them surprisingly easy and experiences significant health improvements without major side effects, except for an isolated heartburn incident. Remarkably, Susie notes a shift in her eating habits, feeling full sooner and savoring food without overindulging. She's thrilled with a 14-pound weight loss and improved energy levels. Medical check-ups show encouraging results, particularly a notable decrease in her A1C levels, pushing her out of the diabetic range. Susie's commitment to a healthier lifestyle, including smarter food choices and ongoing medication, is evident. The podcast touches on broader issues of medication accessibility and the psychological aspects of weight loss, providing food for thought on this modern approach to an age-old challenge.

Gary Pepper, M.D., a newly retired endocrinologist with 40 years of experience, brings clarity to numerous topics within the field of metabolic health. His view points are unhindered by corporate interests, unlike many other current "thought leaders" in medicine. Dr. Pepper, a dedicated educator, established his homebase website www.metabolism.comin 1996 and has blogged on important topics since then. Not one to be left behind by technology he began podcasting in 2020 with the onset of the pandemic and continues publishing vlogs on YouTube at his channel metabolism123. So whatever your choice in media, you will be gaining fresh insights by tuning in to his opinionated shows or reading his blogs on critical health topics.