In this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, obesity medicine specialist Dr. Alicia Shelly shares the latest breakthroughs transforming weight management and metabolic health.

💡 Key Topics Covered

• Understanding Obesity Beyond Willpower
• Breakthrough Medications in Obesity Treatment
• Cardiometabolic & Liver Health Benefits
• Next-Generation Weight Loss Therapies
• Full Obesity Medicine Toolkit

Discover how obesity is far more complex than willpower alone, and learn about emerging treatments including GLP-1 medications, tirzepatide, oral weight loss therapies, and promising next-generation drugs currently in development. Dr. Shelly also discusses the growing evidence behind these medications for heart health, fatty liver disease, inflammation, and overall quality of life.

Whether you're struggling with weight loss, managing diabetes, or interested in the future of obesity medicine, this conversation offers valuable insights into the science, treatments, and innovations shaping patient care today.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:

Podcast: drshellymd.com/podcast

Website: drshellymd.com

Instagram: @drshellymd

YouTube: @drshellymd

About Dr. Lwanga & South End Medical

Dr. Anita Lwanga is an Internal Medicine specialist at South End Medical in Regina, Saskatchewan. She provides specialist internal medicine care for adults with conditions such as diabetes with complications, hypertension with associated complications, heart failure, COPD, and chronic kidney disease — and she sees patients for follow-up after a hospital admission. Her practice is referral-only. If your family doctor or nurse practitioner feels you would benefit from specialist care, they can send a referral on your behalf by fax to 306-565-3929. Referral information for healthcare providers is also available at ⁠⁠www.drlwanga.com