This four-part podcast series explores current recommendations for pharmacologic options in weight management and how to maintain a patient-centered approach. From identifying the right candidates for weight loss medications to coaching lifestyle changes and planning for long-term maintenance. Each episode offers practical insights for primary care professionals. We will also look ahead to the future of weight loss treatments and the impact of pharmacologic solutions. Whether you’re prescribing, consulting, or strategizing for sustained results for patients, this series equips you with the knowledge to guide patients to healthy outcomes.  

Listening is free and no CME Credit is available for this series.  

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Guest: Tamim Rajjo, M.D., M.P.H.

Rx for Weight Loss: A Closer Look Series "Importance of Lifestyle Changes with Use of GLP-1 Medications" January 13, 2026 Using GLP-1 medication for weight loss has become very popular with our patients. In the recent past, this has produced a shortage of these medications available, and those taking them for management of diabetes have found them difficult to obtain. Although in most cases, they are quite successful in producing substantial weight loss, many have regained weight after the medication was discontinued. How much weight can patients expect to lose with these medications? When should these medications be stopped, or should they? Are there strategies that have shown benefit to help patients maintain the weight they lose once the medication is discontinued? This podcast is the second of three on using the GLP-1 medications for weight loss and we’ll discuss “The Importance of Lifestyle Changes with the Use of GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss”. My guest is Dr. Tamim Rajjo, a physician trained in Preventive Medicine and Obesity Medicine from the Mayo Clinic.

Guests:  Tamim I. Rajjo, M.D., M.P.H.  Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B.

Rx for Weight Loss: A Closer Look Series “Who is a Candidate for a GLP-1 Medication?” January 8, 2026 Using GLP-1 medications for weight loss has become extremely popular. Is this the latest fad in losing weight, or will these medications completely change our approach to managing obesity? They do appear to be very effective in promoting substantial weight loss. What is the history of these medications? Are there differences in the various GLP-1 medications available? What are the potential adverse effects of this drug class? This podcast is the first in a series of three on the GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss. The topic for this podcast is “Who Is a candidate for a GLP-1 Medication?” and my guests include Dr. Meera Shah and Dr. Tamim Rajjo, both from the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Mayo Clinic.