Episode 203: From Shots to Swallow: The Future of Weight Loss with Oral Semaglutide

Did you know a daily weight loss pill might soon replace weekly injections for managing obesity?

In this episode, I explore the exciting new development of a once-daily oral weight loss medication, oral semaglutide 50mg highlighting results from the OASIS 1 trial. With this, I explain how this pill could be a game-changer for people who are hesitant about injections like Wegovy or Zepbound. I break down how semaglutide works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, the phases of drug development, and the impressive trial results showing an average 15% body weight loss in participants without diabetes. I also talk about common side effects, the FDA approval timeline, and what this could mean for patients looking for more accessible, convenient weight loss options.

Curious about the future of weight loss treatments? Tune in to learn about a groundbreaking pill that could change everything.

Episode Highlight:

• Introduction of oral semaglutide 50mg as a potential weight loss pill
• Explanation of how semaglutide works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
• Overview of the OASIS 1 phase 3 trial
• Breakdown of clinical trial phases and FDA approval process.
• Discussion of side effects
• Adherence rates and significant weight loss among participants.
• Insight into future FDA approval timelines and potential market release
• Importance of combining medication with lifestyle changes
• Considerations about insurance coverage and patient access

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About Dr. Alicia Shelly

Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.

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