Everything You Want To Know About GLP-1s For Weight Loss

David Thiessen • August 8, 2026
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S22 E23 - GLP-1s For Weight Loss


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Episode 2223 notes


Today we learn how to lose weight with GLP-1 medications, without losing muscle mass. Our expert guest is Ron Hoyler, a Diabetes Educator, Executive healthcare and diabetes technology leader at St. Luke’s Hospital System in Overland Park, Ks.

Ron will explain the history of GLP-1s from the 1990s till now, and the difference between the versions for diabetes vs the versions for weight loss. You know the names: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, just a few of the powerful once-weekly injectable medications divided into two drug pairs based on their active ingredients and FDA approvals.


This is season 22, Episode 23 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall.


As discussed in this podcast, we are providing these additional assets to help you in your path to successful weight loss:


  • The GLP-1 Nutrition Exercise Protein Guidelines for GLP-1 meds


  • The new Medicare Bridge Program guide


  • And the amazing bio and qualifications of our expert guest, Ron Hoyler


As always, if you need help or have something to share, contact me using the form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, the issues you are dealing with, or any other health, healthcare, or health insurance questions or concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us

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