The Magic of Ozempic and Mounjaro: Insights from Dr. Isabel Casimiro

In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma welcomes Dr. Isabel Casimiro, an accomplished endocrinologist, and physician-scientist, to discuss the impact of Ozempic and Mounjaro on diabetes and metabolic disease management. Dr. Casimiro shares her inspiring journey from Southern California to her current practice in Hawaii and details her groundbreaking research. She explains the science behind GLP-1 inhibitors, their benefits, potential side effects, and how they are revolutionizing the treatment of metabolic issues. The discussion also covers patient education, lifestyle changes, and the future of these medications in improving health outcomes.

 

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

 

00:43 Meet Dr. Isabel Casimiro

 

01:41 Dr. Casimiro's Journey to Medicine

 

04:02 Understanding How Ozempic and Mounjaro work

 

07:00 Patient Education and Medication

 

09:48 Challenges and Side Effects

 

14:59 Insurance and Accessibility Issues

 

27:48 Future of Ozempic and Mounjaro

 

34:20 Practical Health Tips

 

38:42 Conclusion and Social Media

 

Learn more about Dr. Isabel Casimiro: https://www.queens.org/providers/2551/isabel-casimiro/

 

Dr. Casimiro's blog: https://mudphudmama.com/

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drisabelcasimiro/