Ozempic/GLP-1s: When Dieting isn't the Goal

If you’re considering a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide for weight loss, or you’re already taking one, this episode offers an important perspective you may not have heard before.

In this Lived Experience conversation, Aoife McMahon speaks with Chelle, who was prescribed a GLP-1 medication (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes management, not weight loss.

In this episode, we cover:

• Chelle’s history with dieting, body image, and discovering intuitive eating
• Receiving a pre-diabetes and later diabetes diagnosis
• Starting metformin and semaglutide for blood sugar management
• The difference between GLP-1 use for diabetes vs weight management
• Navigating appetite changes without returning to restriction or calorie counting
• Body trust, medication, and long-term health management

Links & Resources

• Work with me: centreforliberatingnutrition.com
• Instagram: @thatirishdietitian
• More resources: Health At Every Size, by Lindo Bacon

Disclaimer: This episode reflects lived experience and does not constitute medical advice.