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In the first episode of a three-part series on obesity and GLP-1 medications, hosts Manesh Patel and Emily O'Brien sit down with Jennifer Norris, a physician assistant at the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, to explore the evolving landscape of obesity treatment. Norris shares her journey from urgent care to obesity medicine, discussing how the field has evolved with the introduction of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, among others. The conversation addresses common misconceptions about obesity, the complex interplay of genetics, biology, and environment in weight management, and the challenges patients face in accessing effective treatments. Norris emphasizes that obesity is a chronic disease requiring a multimodal approach and discusses both the promise and limitations of current therapies.
Related Links
- Duke Health Weight Loss Options, Clinics & Resources
- Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in the Era of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Obesity Management (JAMA Network Open)
- Efficacy and Safety of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in the Management of Weight Recurrence or Suboptimal Clinical Response after Undergoing Metabolic Bariatric Surgeries: A Meta-Analysis (Springer Nature)
About Our Guest
Jennifer Norris, PA-C, is a Medical Weight Management Specialist at the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, where she works with patients pursuing both surgical and non-surgical weight loss approaches. Board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Jennifer sees patients at Duke's Raleigh location and via telehealth. She specializes in medical weight loss interventions, counseling patients on diet, exercise, and weight loss medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists. Norris is passionate about developing meaningful relationships with her patients, supporting their goals, and celebrating their successes throughout their weight management journey.
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