Last year, Medcan director of weight management Dr. David Macklin predicted the diabetes drug semaglutide would be a game changer for those seeking help to lose weight. And has that prediction ever come true. Known by brand names like Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus, the drug is advertised on billboards and in TV commercials — and the hashtag has more than 330 million views on Tiktok.

So we invited back Dr. Macklin to get his perspective on the drug, now that it’s actually on the market and being used by hundreds of thousands of people across North America. Is it really the miraculous weight loss drug that some claim? What are semaglutide’s side effects, or risks? And how is it changing the way we lose weight and diet?

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
02:52 Dr. Macklin speaks on the culture of obesity treatment in Canada, and how it’s changing.
08:42 Hear a breakdown of the three pillars of obesity treatment. What determines someone’s success in a weight management program?
14:21 How exactly does semaglutide affect the body, the brain and appetite?
15:52 How long does semaglutide take to work, and what sort of results can people expect to see?
19:12 People are seeing outcomes beyond weight loss. What other benefits can come with taking semaglutide?
21:43 What side effects or risks come with taking semaglutide?
24:27 Unlike previous weight loss medications, semaglutide actually lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
28:44 What happens when you stop taking semaglutide?
31:44 How much does it cost to take semaglutide in Canada?
34:15 When can Canadians expect the pill form of semaglutide to be available?
37:14 There is exciting early research that suggests semaglutide might help to manage the onset of dementia.
39:38 What happens when someone who is at a normal weight tries semaglutide?
41:40 Listen to Dr. Macklin’s predictions for the next few years in the field of weight management.