Episode 121: Endocrine Challenges and Advances in Patients with Obesity

October 23, 2025 00:25:43
Episode 121: Endocrine Challenges and Advances in Patients with Obesity
Obesity: A Disease
Episode 121: Endocrine Challenges and Advances in Patients with Obesity

Oct 23 2025 | 00:25:43

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Show Notes

In this sixth episode of our eight part series, Dr. Allison Rhodes welcomes back Dr. Megha Poddar, MD, FRCPC, DABOM, to explore the unique challenges of managing endocrine disorders in patients with obesity. They discuss the complexities of medication dosing and efficacy, diagnostic limitations, and barriers to lifestyle change, along with the long-term management of diabetes, PCOS, and thyroid disease and their impact on metabolic and reproductive health.

The conversation also highlights exciting advances in endocrine care, updates in fertility and PCOS management, and the integration of metabolic surgery into treatment plans. Together, Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Poddar emphasize the importance of a compassionate, patient-centered approach that addresses the interconnected nature of hormone and metabolic health to support better long-term outcomes.

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*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.

Episode Guest:

Megha Poddar, MD, FRCPC, DABOM is an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist, Medical Director of the Medical Weight Management Centre of Canada, and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University

Host:

Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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