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S2/E108. All About Wegovy (Semaglutide)

Category: Health
Duration: 00:30:44
Publish Date: 2024-05-13 11:00:00
Description:

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

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