Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4mg) is finally available in Canada as of May 6, 2024.

The purpose of this episode is to answer all of your questions about Wegovy! Including….

• What is Wegovy and why are we talking about it?
• Who should take Wegovy? Who should NOT take Wegovy?
• How does Wegovy work?
• How much weight do you lose on Wegovy?
• What are the main side effects?
• What happens when you stop?
• How long should you stay on it?
• What are the benefits beyond just weight loss
• Will your insurance cover Wegovy?
• How much does Wegovy cost in Canada?

Remember, this is for educational purposes only – it is not individual health advice.

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ARTICLES REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODE

STEP 1 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183

STEP 1 Extension https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9542252/#:~:text=Conclusions,similar%20changes%20in%20cardiometabolic%20variables.

SUSTAIN-6 trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1607141

SELECT trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563