Weight Loss
Your health journey starts with the right support. If you’re looking to manage your weight, charlie offers personalized medical options to help you build confidence, strength, and balance — with expert guidance every step of the way.
Find your fit—personalized options to help you lose weight and feel great.
- Semaglutide helps regulate blood sugar, slows stomach emptying, reduces appetite and calorie intake
- Taken via injection
- Tirzepatide regulates appetite, enhances insulin secretion, slows digestion, and may improve fat metabolism
- Injected once a week
- Dosing starts low and increases gradually
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Semaglutide is a medication that mimics a natural hormone (GLP-1) that helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels. Higher doses of semaglutide have been found effective for weight loss.
Tirzepatide is a medication that mimics two natural hormones (GLP-1 and GIP) that help regulate appetite, blood sugar, and how the body uses energy. It is used to manage type 2 diabetes and has also been shown to be highly effective for weight loss.
- Reduce appetite by acting on areas of the brain that regulate hunger
- Slow down stomach emptying, helping you feel fuller longer
- Encourage healthier eating habits over time
Generally, candidates include adults who have a BMI of 30 or higher (obesity) or a BMI of 27 or higher (overweight) with at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Consult with a charlie healthcare provider to determine eligibility.
Taken as once-weekly injections, usually self-administered under the skin (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm).
Many people begin noticing weight loss within the first 4–8 weeks, but meaningful results typically occur over several months. Consistent lifestyle changes (diet and activity) improve outcomes.
Most side effects are gastrointestinal, including: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort.
These often lessen over time. It’s important to follow your provider’s dose-escalation plan.
Weight may return if the medication is stopped without sustainable lifestyle changes. Semaglutide supports weight loss, but long-term success depends on ongoing behaviour and health management.
It is recommended to diet and exercise. These medications work best when combined with:
- A reduced-calorie, nutrient-rich diet
- Increased physical activity
- Healthy behaviour changes
They’re tools to support—not replace—a healthy lifestyle.
You should not take semaglutide if you
- Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- Have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
Always share your full medical history with your healthcare provider.
Coverage varies widely by insurance plan. Some private insurers and health benefits programs cover semaglutide for weight loss; others do not. Check with your insurance provider for details.
Yes, when used as prescribed under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. They’ve been studied in clinical trials and are approved by Health Canada for specific weight management indications.