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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 |