"Off the Scales - The Inside Story of Ozempic" ...with Reuters Journalist Aimee Donnellan
Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AOShow Notes
Professor Collins talks with Reuters journalist Aimee Donnellan about her book "Off the Scales" which details the story of intrigue and perseverance behind the discovery and development of Ozempic, a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist (RA) drug. Their conversation covers the pivotal scientific developments over the long journey of bringing this medication to market and the important stories of the overlooked women scientists who made key contributions to this research. They discuss some broad societal impact of medications like Ozempic, and Aimee shares insights from some of the people she interviewed for her book about how Ozempic affected their life and health. Given medications for obesity treatment are here to stay, this episode raises awareness about the science, ethics, medication usage and the future of management approaches to optimise weight related health and wellbeing.
Key topics The science and development of Ozempic and GLP-1 RA medications The societal and health impact of diabetes and obesity management drugs The history of research o develop Ozempic and recognition of obesity as a disease
Resources "Off the Scales - The Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity" by Amy Donnellan https://www.qbd.com.au/off-the-scales-the-inside-story-of-ozempic-and-the-race-to-cure-obesity/aimee-donnellan/9780008719098/ World Health Organization Guideline on GLP-1 RAs https://www.who.int/news/item/01-12-2025-who-issues-global-guideline-on-the-use-of-glp-1-medicines-in-treating-obesity
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