GLP-1 Patients Speaking Out to Keep Their Medication

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In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with Kim Carlos, founder of The Plus SideZ podcast and one of the leading voices in the GLP-1 advocacy movement. Kim shares her own weight loss journey from struggling patient to healthcare access advocate, revealing what really happened during the medication shortages, how patients organized to change pricing and policy, and why the healthcare system still isn't prepared for the next wave of users.

*This isn't just a weight loss story—it's about a movement that changed healthcare access.
*Kim explains how food noise changed her life when it finally stopped.
*The GLP-1 shortages created a community that became advocates overnight.
*Weight Watchers entering the game changed the entire conversation.
*Most PCPs still don't understand how to manage GLP-1 side effects or insurance.
*Medicare coverage will create millions of new patients—but the system isn't ready.
*Advocacy work has lowered prices from $1,400 to $500 in just two years.
*Telehealth and online communities are filling gaps traditional healthcare can't.
*The relationship between patients and doctors needs serious repair.
*Real change requires being in the room—from TikTok to Capitol Hill.
Find Kim Carlos:
The Plus SideZ Podcast: [Spotify/Apple/YouTube links]
Website Media: theplussidez.com

Keywords: GLP-1, obesity advocacy, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, weight loss medication, food noise, GLP-1 shortage, healthcare access, medication cost, patient advocacy, obesity treatment, chronic disease, Kim Carlos, Plus SideZ podcast, Medicare coverage, telehealth.

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