Finally with Dr. Raina Patel

Raina Patel, DO

Finally is hosted by Dr. Raina Patel, a dual board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician. The show is designed to help listeners better understand their bodies. Each episode breaks down the science behind weight, metabolism, and hormones in a practical way. Instagram: @drrainapatel Youtube channel: @drrainapatel

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    Episode 3: GLP-1 Medications — What Are These Medications and Do They Work?

    In this episode Dr. Raina Patel explains in plain language what GLP-1 medications are, what they do inside your body, what the real clinical trial results showed, who they are right for, and what the important limitations are — including side effects, muscle loss, what happens when you stop, and the cost problem. In this episode: What GLP-1 is and what it does naturally in your bodyHow GLP-1 works in the brain — the hypothalamus, reward circuits, and the vagus nerveWhat "food noise" is — and why these medications quiet itThe difference between Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound — explained simplyWhy tirzepatide works differently — the GIP pathway and why two hormones are better than oneWhat the clinical trials actually showed — the real numbersThe SELECT trial and why GLP-1 medications protect the heart beyond weight lossSide effects and safety concerns your doctor needs to knowWhy muscle loss is a real risk — and the protein and exercise strategy to prevent itWhat happens when you stop taking the medicationWhat good clinical care on these medications actually looks likeThe two new oral GLP-1 pills — oral Wegovy (approved December 2025) and Foundayo/orforglipron (approved April 2026)How oral Wegovy and Foundayo differ — dosing, timing requirements, clinical trial results, and pricingWho qualifies and why cost and access is a real problemThe Medicare GLP-1 Bridge — what it is, who qualifies, and what the $50 copay means starting July 1, 2026Why these medications are not a shortcut Follow Dr. Raina Patel: Instagram: @drrainapatel YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drrainapatel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mVmg2ILXrnYDMklGnv6T0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finally-with-dr-raina-patel/id1896908922 Next episode: Sleep and weight — how one bad night measurably raises your hunger hormones.

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Finally is hosted by Dr. Raina Patel, a dual board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician. The show is designed to help listeners better understand their bodies. Each episode breaks down the science behind weight, metabolism, and hormones in a practical way. Instagram: @drrainapatel Youtube channel: @drrainapatel