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  <title>Episode 245: Retatrutide Delivers Bariatric-Level Weight Loss: Breaking Down the TRIUMPH-1 Trial from ADA 2026</title>
  <description>Can retatrutide finally be the breakthrough obesity treatment we've been waiting for? The answer is yes—and the data is stunning. In this episode I'm walking you through the biggest obesity medicine discovery from the ADA's 86th Scientific Session: retatrutide, a triple hormone receptor agonist showing weight loss results that rival bariatric surgery. You'll learn what makes retatrutide different from Wegovy and Zepbound, the stunning results from the Triumph 1 trial, what the side effects actually look like, and when this medication will finally be available. Weight loss medications are evolving faster than ever. But what you really need to know is what these results mean for your health. Listen now! Episode Highlights:   Retatrutide is a triple hormone agonist that targets GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors   Participants lost an average of 28.3% of their body weight in 80 weeks   Two-thirds of participants achieved a normal BMI—moved from obese to healthy weight   Nearly everyone with prediabetes reversed it and returned to normal blood sugar   Over 70% reduction in knee osteoarthritis pain and 60% reduction in sleep apnea severity   The highest discontinuation rate due to side effects was only 11%—mainly GI issues   Retatrutide is not yet FDA approved but anticipated to launch early 2027   Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:   Website | drshellymd.com   Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd   Instagram | @drshellymd   Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd   Twitter | @drshellymd   &amp;amp;nbsp; About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.&amp;amp;nbsp; Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.&amp;amp;nbsp; In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast &amp;amp;amp; Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,&amp;amp;nbsp; where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. &amp;amp;nbsp; Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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