Appointments with health professionals for obesity drug consultations are way up, according to data from Zocdoc, a provider of scheduling services. AACE President Elect, Scott D. Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE, explains that this trend reflects a growing recognition of obesity's health impacts, noting that as times change and awareness grows about the health benefits of weight loss, more people facing weight-related complications are seeking care, and the gender gap is starting to equalize. Despite this progress, high costs and limited insurance coverage still prevent many patients from accessing these medications. Learn more by listening to the full NPR News interview.