Coverage depends on several factors: Doctor's Diagnosis: Your doctor must diagnose a weight-related medical condition, such as obesity or a related condition like type 2 diabetes, for semaglutide to be considered medically necessary
Jumping to a higher dose too quickly, or accidentally injecting 100 units from a concentrated vial, triggers severe gastrointestinal side effects that the semaglutide fatigue and nausea response can make genuinely debilitating
An energy-boosting diet includes: Legumes, like chickpeas, lentils, and black beans Carbohydrates, ideally prioritizing minimally processed, fiber-dense options like whole-grain bread and pasta, quinoa, brown rice, and oats Protein, especially minimally processed protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or Greek yogurt Seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin, or chia seeds Fruits and vegetables, especially those with bright colors like spinach and strawberries Hydration & electrolytes Whether adverse GI effects are causing dehydration or not, staying hydrated is often a good idea
Provincial Program Government-sponsored health insurance (such as OHIP or RAMQ) that may be required to review a drug claim before private insurance provides coverage