Canadian Employer Plans Covering GLP-1s for Weight Loss Have Nearly Doubled Data from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) 2025 Pulse Survey shows a significant shift in Canadian employer attitudes toward GLP-1 coverage: 31% of employer plans now cover GLP-1s for weight loss (up from 17% in 2024) 56% cover for diabetes only (down from 66% in 2024) 20% of diabetes-only plans are considering adding obesity coverage Provincial public drug plans still cover semaglutide only for type 2 diabetes not for weight loss
Many people who take these medications, whether they are microdosing at home or taking under a doctors care, are primarily concerned about weight loss
Eat slowly, stay hydrated, and have easy meals prepped or use meal delivery to reduce stress during adjustment
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Its always best to follow your providers specific advice, but here are general tips
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