30 min
S2/E108. All About Wegovy (Semaglutide) High on Life
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- Nutrition
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.
This week’s show brought to you by FRIDAY’S HEALTH.
If you’re in the USA looking for a healthcare provider and comprehensive obesity medicine program to support you in a science-backed, compassionate way, then check out Fridays Health. Each patient works with a medical provider as well as a team of coaches to pair medical treatment with effective behavioural support. Use code HIGH to get $20 USD off the first month of your membership.
https://www.joinfridays.com/
WORK WITH ME
Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight
Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed
Ontario OHIP-covered Obesity Medicine https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com
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
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.
This week’s show brought to you by FRIDAY’S HEALTH.
If you’re in the USA looking for a healthcare provider and comprehensive obesity medicine program to support you in a science-backed, compassionate way, then check out Fridays Health. Each patient works with a medical provider as well as a team of coaches to pair medical treatment with effective behavioural support. Use code HIGH to get $20 USD off the first month of your membership.
https://www.joinfridays.com/
WORK WITH ME
Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight
Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed
Ontario OHIP-covered Obesity Medicine https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com
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
30 min