Rethinking GLP-1s: A Smarter Policy for Long-Term Metabolic Health

Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro the future of metabolic health, or just a temporary fix? Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the reality behind the hype and highlights a new policy brief from the Coalition for Metabolic Health that urges clinicians and policymakers to take a more thoughtful, long-term view of how these drugs are used. With 1 in 8 U.S. adults now prescribed GLP-1s, it’s vital to look beyond short-term weight loss. These medications don’t “cure” insulin resistance, preserve lean muscle, or offer clear off-ramps for discontinuation. They can help, but they’re not the whole solution. In this video, Dr. Scher covers: What GLP‑1 medications do (and don’t) do for metabolic health Why lifestyle interventions still matter, especially after stopping medication The role of low‑carb and ketogenic diets in improving insulin resistance How to integrate medications into a sustainable, long‑term health plan GLP‑1s can be powerful tools for the right patients, but they shouldn’t be the only strategy. This is a conversation about thinking beyond the prescription pad and prioritizing durable metabolic resilience over short‑term results. 📖 Download the full CMH policy brief at https://coalitionformetabolichealth.o... 👉 Subscribe to Metabolic Mind for more evidence-based conversations on mental & metabolic health. #MetabolicMind #MetabolicHealth #GLP1 #FoodAsMedicine 🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at https://metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode. Expert Featured: Dr. Bret Scher Baszucki Group Medical Director https://x.com/bschermd Resources Mentioned: Coalition for Metabolic Health Policy Brief: GLP-1 Medications https://coalitionformetabolichealth.o... CMH GLP-1 Task Force: Mariela Glandt, MD Founder and CEO and Founder of OwnaHealth https://www.owna.health/ LinkedIn:   / mariela-glandt-md-6137914   Tro Kalayjian, DO Founder, Toward Health, Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss & DPC Website: https://toward.health/ IG:   / doctortro   X: https://x.com/DoctorTro Linkedin:   / trokalayjian   Caroline G. P. Roberts, MD Medical Director of Research at Virta Health, Endocrinologist at Virta Health Linkedin:   / caroline-roberts-md-b42848132   Mark Cucuzzella, MD FAAFP Professor, West Virginia University School of Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine Website: https://www.drmarksdesk.com/ Linkedin:   / mark-cucuzzella-25042413   Free CME Clinician Trainings: Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon. Our courses have been made FREE by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits: https://www.metabolicmind.org/for-cli... Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/ About us: Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them. Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.