Semaglutide and its chemical cousins (tirzepatide, liraglutide, Jardiance, etc see a complete list below) work by promoting insulin production and lowering blood-sugar levels, which often makes you feel full for hours to days after eating and causes you to eat less
An oral semaglutide formulation exists (branded as Rybelsus, FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes) but requires strict fasting protocols taking the pill on an empty stomach with a small sip of water, then waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything else
For Canadian patients, Ozempic is covered by many provincial formularies for type 2 diabetes, while Retatrutide coverage will depend on Health Canada approval timelines
Timing GLP-1 injections around exercise Exercise timing relative to your GLP-1 injection can affect both performance and side effect management
Van Can J, Sloth B, Jensen CB, Flint A, Blaak EE, Saris WHM
Semaglutide Major trials demonstrated an average weight loss of between 15 and 17 percent of the participants starting weight over a 68-week time frame
