Dr. Craig Koniver

And what they found as a side effect was that these people were losing weight. And then that word caught on. And what's interesting, and I don't think most people understand this, most of the medicines prescribed, particularly in America, are prescribed off-label, meaning they've never, ever been approved for what they're used. Isn't that right? Yeah, the vast majority. Yeah, are never approved.

So as a physician, I'm allowed to prescribe any drug for any reason I want as long as it's been approved for something, right? As long as we're safe, right? We don't want to be cavalier about this and renegade and do all these things that are out of bounds. But that is the truth. So semaglutide is a great example being used for helping people, diabetics, type 2 diabetics, lower their blood sugar

So as a physician, I'm allowed to prescribe any drug for any reason I want as long as it's been approved for something, right? As long as we're safe, right? We don't want to be cavalier about this and renegade and do all these things that are out of bounds. But that is the truth. So semaglutide is a great example being used for helping people, diabetics, type 2 diabetics, lower their blood sugar

So as a physician, I'm allowed to prescribe any drug for any reason I want as long as it's been approved for something, right? As long as we're safe, right? We don't want to be cavalier about this and renegade and do all these things that are out of bounds. But that is the truth. So semaglutide is a great example being used for helping people, diabetics, type 2 diabetics, lower their blood sugar

And then it got to, well, now let's help diabetics lose weight, right? Because diabetics struggle with weight, the insulin resistance. And then it became, well, even if you're not a diabetic, could you benefit from losing weight? Well, heck yeah, right? I mean, look at the amount of obesity and people who are overweight and having trouble maintaining healthy weight.

And then it got to, well, now let's help diabetics lose weight, right? Because diabetics struggle with weight, the insulin resistance. And then it became, well, even if you're not a diabetic, could you benefit from losing weight? Well, heck yeah, right? I mean, look at the amount of obesity and people who are overweight and having trouble maintaining healthy weight.

And then it got to, well, now let's help diabetics lose weight, right? Because diabetics struggle with weight, the insulin resistance. And then it became, well, even if you're not a diabetic, could you benefit from losing weight? Well, heck yeah, right? I mean, look at the amount of obesity and people who are overweight and having trouble maintaining healthy weight.

It's exorbitant in this country and certainly worldwide. So then it spread internationally. It did eventually get FDA approval specifically for weight loss. But, you know, at first, no, it's been just for type 2 diabetics to help with glucose utilization. And, you know, we've been using primarily trisepatide, which is like semi-glutide version 2.0, mostly for the past two years.

It's exorbitant in this country and certainly worldwide. So then it spread internationally. It did eventually get FDA approval specifically for weight loss. But, you know, at first, no, it's been just for type 2 diabetics to help with glucose utilization. And, you know, we've been using primarily trisepatide, which is like semi-glutide version 2.0, mostly for the past two years.

It's exorbitant in this country and certainly worldwide. So then it spread internationally. It did eventually get FDA approval specifically for weight loss. But, you know, at first, no, it's been just for type 2 diabetics to help with glucose utilization. And, you know, we've been using primarily trisepatide, which is like semi-glutide version 2.0, mostly for the past two years.

Have learned a tremendous amount. And my opinion's actually changed from working with people.

Have learned a tremendous amount. And my opinion's actually changed from working with people.

Have learned a tremendous amount. And my opinion's actually changed from working with people.

Yeah, I agree. Both have their place. My philosophy is I want everyone to have access to things that are, number one, safe, that propel them to look, feel, and perform their best. And if that means, right, if it was just about if I can exercise my way out of this, eat my way out of this, meaning lose weight, change my body composition, why do we have an epidemic here?

Yeah, I agree. Both have their place. My philosophy is I want everyone to have access to things that are, number one, safe, that propel them to look, feel, and perform their best. And if that means, right, if it was just about if I can exercise my way out of this, eat my way out of this, meaning lose weight, change my body composition, why do we have an epidemic here?

Yeah, I agree. Both have their place. My philosophy is I want everyone to have access to things that are, number one, safe, that propel them to look, feel, and perform their best. And if that means, right, if it was just about if I can exercise my way out of this, eat my way out of this, meaning lose weight, change my body composition, why do we have an epidemic here?

you know, of so many people who struggle with that because it's really hard, right? And we don't totally understand it. I'm not saying that, yeah, the processed food thing is a massive problem. I mean, I know that's come to light recently with people pushing for us to take a look at food companies and the quality of our food, which is amazing.

you know, of so many people who struggle with that because it's really hard, right? And we don't totally understand it. I'm not saying that, yeah, the processed food thing is a massive problem. I mean, I know that's come to light recently with people pushing for us to take a look at food companies and the quality of our food, which is amazing.

you know, of so many people who struggle with that because it's really hard, right? And we don't totally understand it. I'm not saying that, yeah, the processed food thing is a massive problem. I mean, I know that's come to light recently with people pushing for us to take a look at food companies and the quality of our food, which is amazing.

But if people aren't interested in doing better for themselves and, you know, this is may not make sense, but I think it does. The analogy I use is I like to help people win the race first, which then helps them motivate to train for the next race. Right.