Revolution Med in the news…
2025
Is Eating Before Bed Bad for You? Experts Share the Truth
Published: 4/18/2025
Dr. Samantha Brand chat with AOL about how late-night eating can cause weight gain, slow metabolism, and disrupt appetite hormones.
Excerpt:
“It affects three main factors that control your weight and risk of obesity: how much you eat, how many calories you burn and how your fat cells work,” points out Dr. Samantha Brand. “Late-night eating contributes to weight gain and an increased risk of obesity by disrupting appetite-regulating hormones, slowing metabolism, and promoting fat storage.”
Do weight loss pills work? Yes, but results depend on lifestyle changes and other factors
Published: 4/14/2025
Dr. Richele Corrado reports to Consumer Affairs about prescription pills and lifestyle changes, over-the-counter, effectiveness, and the safety of FDA-approved meds.
Excerpt:
Prescription medications can help with long-term weight loss — with the right lifestyle changes. Without medication, “(people often regain) 50% of lost weight within two years, and 80% within five years,” Dr. Richele Corrado, an obesity medicine physician at Revolution Medicine, Health & Fitness, noted. These pills help counter the body’s natural tendency to regain weight.
How Much Should I Weigh? Why Experts Say That A BMI Chart Is Just The Start
Published: 3/7/2025
Dr. Glickman speaks with Yahoo Life to emphasize that while BMI can be a useful starting point for assessing healthy weight, other factors also play a crucial role in overall health.
Excerpt:
“Discussing one’s weight is certainly sensitive material,” concedes Dr. Michael L. Glickman, MD, a triple board-certified family and obesity medicine physician who founded Revolution Medicine. “It’s important to practice self-love regardless of outward appearance and respect others along with their personal lifestyle choices,” says Dr. Glickman. “It is … essential to understand the health impact of our lifestyle choices, which can influence disease expression, longevity, and overall quality of life.”
Yes, Ozempic Can Make Food Taste Different—And It Can Help Curb Cravings
Published: 2/18/2025
Dr. Glickman speaks with For Women First to explain how Ozempic can alter the brain’s perception of food.
Excerpt:
Ozempic can alter how the brain perceives food, often making it less rewarding or enjoyable, explains obesity medicine physician Michael L. Glickman, MD. “Many patients find their cravings decrease, and they may become more open to healthier foods they previously disliked,” he says. In fact, some of his patients report that rich, fatty or highly processed foods—from ice cream to hot dogs to potato chips—are much less appealing, while “lighter, nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables become more enjoyable.”
What Is It Like Losing Weight on a GLP-1? 10 People Share Their Stories
Published: 1/21/2025
Dr. Glickman discusses the emotional and physical effects of GLP-1 weight loss with Lost It!, a popular weight loss app.
Excerpt:
“We know the medications won’t work as well if they’re not combined with a comprehensive lifestyle plan. That’s been reported in several studies,” Glickman says. “Patients who follow a healthier lifestyle approach are going to see not just better weight loss results, but better long-term metabolic results — things like lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, etc. So, it’s vital that patients are not only taking the medicine and thinking that’s the only solution.”
Metformin vs. Ozempic: How These Two Popular Medications Compare for Weight Loss
Published: 1/21/2025
With Ozempic gaining popularity, Dr. Glickman sits down with Woman’s World to compare Metformin to Ozempic.
Excerpt:
“Patients whose primary focus is on weight loss or those who struggle with overeating and cravings often benefit more from Ozempic or Wegovy, while metformin is more suitable for those needing glucose control without injections,” says Dr. Glickman. He adds that other important factors to consider are the cost of the medications themselves as well as their potential side effects.
Trulicity vs. Ozempic: Which Provides Better, Faster Weight Loss Results?
Published: 1/7/2025
Dr. Glickman shares his thoughts with Woman’s World about the differences between Trulicity and Ozempic.
Excerpt:
Obesity medicine physician Michael L. Glickman, MD, says “semaglutide [Ozempic] tends to provide quicker and more noticeable results compared to dulaglutide [Trulicity]. Patients often report more significant weight loss and better blood sugar control within the first few weeks of starting semaglutide.”
2024
FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s Weight Loss Drug Zepbound To Treat Sleep Apnea
Published: 12/23/2024
Dr. Glickman talks to Woman’s World about how weight loss, and the use of Zepbound, impacts sleep apnea.
Excerpt:
“One thing I’ve heard from patients who successfully manage their weight and OSA is how much their efforts help their partners, too,” Dr. Glickman says. “I can’t count how many times a patient has joked, ‘My spouse says thank you for finally letting them sleep!’ It’s a great reminder of how improving our health can positively impact everyone around us.”
Is Losing 10 Pounds In 30 Days Realistic? A Doctor And Trainer Weigh In
Published: 12/12/2024
Dr. Glickman talks to Yahoo Life about how much weight you can lose in a month, and how long it takes to lose 10 pounds.
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Weight loss is not a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Glickman reminds. “On average, successful weight loss tends to average one to two pounds per week,” he says. “There could be some periods with greater weight loss, and other periods with less, so a net loss of four to eight pounds per month is a healthy target.”
Ozempic: Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods to Eat While Taking Weight Loss Drugs
Published: 11/18/2024
Dr. Glickman explains to Healthline how GLP-1 medications affect digestion and appetite, offering dietary strategies like prioritizing lean proteins and fiber to minimize side effects during Thanksgiving.
Excerpt:
Glickman suggests prioritizing breakfast on Thanksgiving morning. “Start your day with a healthy high protein and fiber breakfast and lunch,” Glickman says. “This will prevent you from starting Thanksgiving dinner with 10/10 hunger and limit overeating.”
How Long Does It Take for Ozempic To Work? A Doctor Shares Tips to Speed Weight Loss
Published: 10/24/2024
Dr. Glickman chats with For Women First to explain how Ozempic aids in weight loss and shares tips on how to speed up results.
Excerpt:
Though it may take about a year to see the full weight loss results of Ozempic, some people start reaping non-scale victories almost immediately. “There are ‘early responders’ who feel better as soon as the first week, reporting fewer cravings, decreased appetite or reduced food noise [intrusive thoughts about food],” reveals Dr. Glickman.
Quieting the Food Noise and Managing Your New Relationship With Food
Published: 10/15/2024
Dr. Glickman explains to Verywell Mind explained how GLP-1 medications with other approaches can help reduce “food noise”—the chronic preoccupation with food.
Excerpt:
“GLP-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1s, such as semaglutide, are medications that help manage weight by mimicking the effects of a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1,” Dr. Glickman says. He says these drugs work to quiet food noise in many ways…
Can You Drink on Ozempic? Here’s What Obesity Medicine Physicians Say
Published: 10/3/2024
Dr. Glickman talks to Parade about alcohol use while on Ozempic (and other GLP-1s).
Excerpt:
“Both GLP1 medications and alcohol can lower blood sugar,” Dr. Glickman says. “Fatigue, vision change, diminished concentration, headaches and drowsiness are features of low blood sugar—many of these overlap with intoxication.” Even if you don’t experience hypoglycemia, you may have serious regrets the next day. “Your hangover may be a doozy,” Dr. Glickman says.
7 Simple Tips to Manage Extreme Hunger After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound
Published: 9/5/2024
Dr. Glickman chats with AOL to help provide tips on how to manage hunger after stopping weight loss medications.
Excerpt:
“Keep the fridge stocked with well-rounded meals — investing, at times, in premade meals through a delivery service,” Glickman says. “Ideally, this helps reduce grazing/snacking in between meals and on the aforementioned processed foods.”
Can Medications like Ozempic Help Manage PCOS Symptoms? Here’s What Experts Say
Published: 8/16/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks with Parade concerning taking Ozempic for the hormonal disorder Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Excerpt:
Experts aren’t surprised by the discussion about PCOS and Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs. However, they say it’s essential to speak with your doctor before getting on one of these medications for PCOS-related reasons.
“Anti-obesity medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can impact individuals differently based on their overall health and existing conditions,” says Dr. Michael Glickman, MD, the founder and CEO of Revolution Medicine.
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic Could Help Curb Cigarette Use in Diabetics: Study
Published: 7/30/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks with BioSpace about how he’s seen GLP-1 affect the desire to smoke or drink.
Excerpt:
Michael Glickman said that in his experience patients who were on GLP-1 medicines reported a weaker desire to smoke or drink after initiation. According to Glickman, GLP-1s could be “blunting that pleasure response across the board.”
8 Common Myths About Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Debunked
Published: 7/7/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks with Healthline about common misconceptions regarding the benefits and risks of GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
Excerpt:
“Not every patient tracks perfectly along the average weight loss curve,” Glickman says. “Some patients can be non-responders to one brand and responders to the other. Some patients can also be average responders to one brand and super responders — above average — to the other. It can be a little unpredictable.”
Mounjaro, Zepbound: What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Taking Weight Loss Drugs
Published: 6/6/2024
Dr. Osborne-Wu shares with Healthline about how your sense of taste may change after stopping weight loss medications.
Excerpt:
“One aspect of the disease of obesity is that there is a dulling of receptor response to taste and therefore the desire for overly sweet and salty foods is strong,” Osborne-Wu says. “With GLP-1 action causing increased taste sensitivity, the need for overly sweet and salty foods is diminished.”
Thinking About Trying Mounjaro or Zepbound? Here’s What You Can Expect Week by Week
Published: 5/23/2024
Dr. Osborne-Wu shares with Parade realistic expectations of what to expect on a typical Mounjaro journey.
Excerpt:
Like most things, Mounjaro and Zepbound will start low and slow for most patients, according to Dr. Osborne-Wu.
“Mounjaro is always started at a dose of 2.5 mg, unless a patient is being switched from another GLP1 agonist such as Ozempic (in which case their provider will describe the dose conversion as appropriate),” she explains. “This is the lowest dose and patient experiences vary in terms of weight loss results. It is often not the most effective dose so most patients will require dose escalation over time.”
5 Reasons Why GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy May Not Help You Lose Weight
Published: 4/20/2024
Dr. Glickman talks to Healthline about reasons patients may not lose weight on medical weight loss drugs.
Excerpt:
“To see the best response to a GLP-1 medication, patients should generally follow the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine,” Glickman says. Those pillars are:
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Eating a plant-forward diet
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Regular exercise
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Managing stress
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Avoiding substance use
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Maintaining strong social relationships with family and friends
Will Oral Weight-Loss Drugs Break Open an Already Lucrative Market?
Published: 4/1/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks to Biospace about how an oral version of the weight loss drug GLP-1 could help improve accessibility for patients.
Excerpt:
“The majority of Americans still don’t have access to GLP-1s,” Glickman told BioSpace. He hopes the approval of oral drugs will alleviate some of the pricing burden, as more medications on the market will drive competition… Glickman also pointed out that a small percentage of the population is needle averse enough to not want to inject themselves.
Oprah’s TV Special on Weight Loss Drugs and Obesity: 5 Things to Know
Published: 3/21/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks to Healthline about why advice to “just diet and exercise” can fall short for people with obesity.
Excerpt:
“There is still so much misinformation in our society that many patients and even healthcare providers still believe that obesity can be permanently reversed with enough willpower and counting your calories in versus out,” says Michael Glickman, MD, the founder and CEO at Revolution Medicine.
MDs: Here’s How to Outsmart Sneaky Weight-Loss Side Effects So You Feel Better Than Ever
Published: 2/24/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks to Woman’s World magazine about unexpected weight loss side effects.
Excerpt:
“Ozempic face and Ozempic butt have made headlines this year to describe weight loss in more undesirable areas of the body,” he says. “This occurs when the skin has been stretched due to excess fat and doesn’t always shrink back completely.” He adds that hollowing out of the skin typically happens anytime there’s significant, rapid weight loss, and it’s not due to anything specific about Ozempic or similar drugs like Wegovy or Mounjaro.”
Help for 3 Sneaky Weight-loss Side Effects
Published: 2/19/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks to For Women First magazine about Ozempic’s success, and its potential side effects.
Excerpt:
“A study in The Lancet showed the injectable medicine helped people shed almost 10 pounds in a year. It dials down hunger by regulating glucose levels and slowing digestion, so you feel fuller for longer, explains obesity medicine physician Michael L. Glickman, M.D., founder of Revolution Medicine, Health and Fitness. But could it work too well?”
Here’s How Many Minutes of Exercise Per Week Can Help Lower Kidney Disease Risk
Published: 2/7/2024
Dr. Jewel Osborne-Wu, of Revolution Medicine, speaks to Healthline Magazine about a study linking moderate to vigorous physical activity to a lower risk of chronic kidney disease.
Excerpt:
“Diabetes causes an increase in inflammation, reduction in effective blood flow through the kidneys, and scarring,” Osborne-Wu says. “Exercise is known to promote anti-inflammatory markers, increase blood flow, and carry healing biomarkers to areas of damage. It makes sense that a [person with diabetes] may require more exercise than the average person in order to compensate for the damage that has already been occurring.”
Ozempic Plateau: What to Do When Weight Loss Drugs Stop Working
Published: 1/11/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks to Healthline and shares that various factors play a role in what’s being called the “Ozempic plateau.”
Excerpt:
“In our practice, if a patient has reached a plateau on a certain dose, we would increase their dose by one dosing interval and monitor their progress for at least one to two months before making a further decision,” Glickman says. “If we are noticing that weight loss has resumed and continues steadily, we tend to be conservative and keep them on the dose that is working at that time until we see another plateau.”
The Era of Precision Obesity Medicine Is Here
Published: 1/8/2024
Dr. Glickman speaks to BioSpace about how biomarkers can help physicians predict which obesity treatments their patients will best respond to.
Excerpt:
“In clinical practice, it is often a trial-and-error process. If a patient doesn’t respond—typically defined as at least 5% body weight loss—we go back to the drawing board and try another brand,” Glickman told BioSpace. Ultimately, he said, if the use of biomarkers can help physicians predict which treatments their patients will best respond to, it will “completely revolutionize how we treat obesity.”
2023
FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s Diabetes Drug Zepbound as a Weight Loss Treatment
Published: 11/9/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Healthline about the FDA’s approved Zepbound and Mounjaro as a weight loss drug.
Excerpt:
Dr. Michael Glickman, a family and obesity medicine specialist who founded Revolution Medicine, Health & Fitness in Washington, D.C., told Healthline that Mounjaro is a “blockbuster drug” and “the most effective weight-loss treatment available on the planet, aside from bariatric surgery.”
“We are in a very exciting time right now in the obesity medicine field,” Glickman said. “The obesity epidemic began in the 1970s and for the first time in 50 years we now have several extremely effective treatment options to offer patients.”
FDA approval of Eli Lilly’s Zepbound is a win for patients as Ozempic competitors boom
Published: 11/8/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Fast Company about the race to develop anti-obesity drugs that could drive supply up and price down.
Excerpt:
Dr. Michael L. Glickman, founder of Revolution Medicine, expects more alternatives to existing weight management options to hit the market soon. “Virtually all large pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop their own line of anti-obesity therapies, which are in various stages of clinical trials,” he says.
He notes that insurance coverage will likely limit access to some of the newer medications receiving approval, as many patients do not have weight loss drug coverage and can’t access treatment at an affordable price.
Can You Lose 10 Pounds In A Month? Experts Share 15 Tips For Safe Weight Loss In 30 Days
Published: 10/9/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Women’s Health about how rapidly you can safely lose weight.
Excerpt:
For the average person, it isn’t realistic to *safely* lose 10 pounds in one month, says Michael Glickman, MD, a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician and founder of Revolution Medicine, Health and Fitness. “Losing weight too rapidly could increase the risk for gallstone formation, and even trigger rebound weight gain, especially if it was achieved by means of severe calorie restriction,” he explains.
A Large New Study Reveals the Ideal Two-Hour Workout Window for Weight Loss
Published: 9/30/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Parade about how to think about the 7 to 9 AM exercise window and why it works best.
Excerpt:
“For many people, their appetite is naturally lowest in the morning which means they can exercise on an empty stomach,” [Dr. Glickman] says. “There is mounting evidence that exercising in a fasted state will cause a shift in fuel utilization that favors fat oxidation. This effect may be present for up to 24 hours after the workout—perhaps resulting in additional fat loss when compared to exercise in the fed state.”
Alcohol vs. cannabis vs. tobacco: Doctors answer which is worst for you
Published: 8/5/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to The Hill about how alcohol, weed and cigarettes rank when it comes to your health.
Excerpt:
“Tobacco I would argue is the worse substance of the three, given it has no conceivable benefit even in light amounts, and considerable risks. Tobacco has been linked to increases in heart disease, cancers, and premature mortality, among others,” Glickman expalined. “Alcohol on the other hand, could have benefits at light or moderate amounts, but then risks with large amounts.”
GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise in Alcohol, Opioid Use Disorders
Published: 8/3/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to BioSpace about how patients curb the desire to drink or smoke after starting GPL-1 treatments.
Excerpt:
Glickman agreed, saying that patient reports suggest that GLP-1 is “blunting that pleasure response across the board. I think there are so many interplays in the brain that are involved with the dopamine pleasure response, and addiction falls into that.”
What’s the Difference Between Wegovy and Ozempic?
Published: 8/2/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Livestrong about the differences between the two most popular GLP-1 medications.
Excerpt:
“There are GLP-1 receptors in the intestines, and Ozempic can target them,” says Michael Glickman, MD, a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician. “Doing so creates a downstream effect of reducing general appetite and promoting early satiety.”
Oral ‘Ozempic’ Pills For Weight Loss Could Be Coming Soon—Here’s What You Should Know, Per Experts
Published: 6/29/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Women’s Health Magazine about the latest phase 3 trial results for oral semaglutide.
Excerpt:
“Many people also report that semaglutide actually quiets the urge to think about eating, giving them more control over their food choices, adds Michael Glickman, MD, a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician and founder of Revolution Medicine, Health and Fitness. As a result, the medication can aid in weight loss, but should be paired with regular exercise and a healthy, balanced diet.”
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk Face Off in Lucrative Obesity Market
Published: 5/30/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to BioSpace about the current market for obesity medications.
Excerpt:
Glickman said patients often see family, friends or co-workers losing weight and come to learn they may be on a GLP-1 drug, leading them to seek treatment for themselves. More recently, regular media coverage has increased interest.
“Weight loss can be very contagious,” he said. It’s a very different conversation today than what we were having with people compared to a few years ago.”
Obesity’s Symptoms and Complications Have Far-Reaching Impacts
Published: 3/2/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Giddy about symptoms related to obesity, and common myths and misconceptions.
Excerpt:
“Our metabolism slows dramatically with attempts at a low-calorie diet, and most studies show significant or full regain of the lost weight within one to two years,” Glickman said. “While our metabolism slows, our hunger hormones increase, which makes us feel hungry and tired all the time. The strongest willpower in the world cannot overcome true hunger.”
The Impact of Obesity on Sexual Health Is Significant
Published: 2/1/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Giddy about how obesity can reduce libido and impact fertility for both men and women.
Excerpt:
“For men, obesity can cause lower testosterone levels and reduce the quality of and quantity of your sperm count,” Glickman explained. “For women, obesity can cause dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, which regulates our important sex hormones. Imbalances of our sex hormones leads to difficulties with ovulation and lower rates of implantation of an embryo into the uterus.”
What Are Obesogens? And Should I Be Avoiding Them?
Published: 1/18/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Giddy about obesogens, and how we can avoid the “forever chemicals” that can impact our weight.
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“Obesogens are chemicals that could be linked to metabolic or hormonal dysfunction, which lead to obesity, among other health conditions,” according to Michael L. Glickman, M.D., a family and obesity medicine physician in Washington, D.C., and the founder of the specialty practice Revolution Medicine, Health & Fitness. “We can be exposed to obesogens from the foods we eat, the liquids we drink, the products that we touch with our hands or skin, and the air that we breathe. We can even be exposed to obesogens before we are born, through a mother’s blood that goes to the placenta.”
Get to Know the Definition of and Risk Factors for Obesity
Published: 1/18/2023
Dr. Glickman speaks to Giddy about the latest science and understanding of obesity.
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“Obesity is caused by our body having an elevated metabolic setpoint, which is the ‘weight thermostat’ of our body,” explained Glickman, who is double-board-certified in family medicine and obesity medicine. “Our brain dictates what our setpoint weight is and works very hard to maintain that weight through hormonal changes and increasing or decreasing the metabolism. Even if we start a low-calorie diet, our brain recognizes these efforts and slows down our metabolism to fight the body to regain weight.”
2022
The Truth About Ozempic, the ‘Secret’ Celebrity Weight Loss Drug
Published: 12/15/2022
Dr. Glickman speaks to VICE News about the current supply shortages for Ozempic and other weight loss medications that patients are currently facing.
Excerpt: “Patients are calling us and already know exactly which medication they want to try,” [Dr Glickman] says. “In the past most patients didn’t know about these medications and doctors would be the ones introducing them to all of the options available.”
Diabetes Drug Mounjaro May Help People Lose 15% of Body Weight, Eli Lilly Reports
Published: 12/9/2022
Dr. Glickman speaks to Healthline about the current landscape for weight loss medications, and the future of Mounjaro.
Excerpt:
Dr. Michael Glickman is a family and obesity medicine specialist who founded Revolution Medicine Health and Fitness in Washington, D.C.
He prescribes Mounjaro and Ozempic and called Mounjaro a “blockbuster drug” and “the most effective weight loss treatment available on the planet, aside from bariatric surgery.”
“We are in a very exciting time right now in the obesity medicine field,” Glickman told Healthline in an earlier interview. “The obesity epidemic began in the 1970s and for the first time in 50 years we now have several extremely effective treatment options to offer patients.”
Glickman said he’s seeing the results of the medications every day in people whose obesity is “reversing.”