Semaglutide
Semaglutide: how it supports weight management.
A weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist used in both metabolic and weight-management care, always under clinician supervision.
What it is
Semaglutide is a once-weekly injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist. It mimics a natural gut hormone called GLP-1, which helps regulate appetite and blood sugar.
How it works
By activating GLP-1 receptors, semaglutide slows gastric emptying and reduces appetite signals — making it easier to feel satisfied with smaller, structured meals.
Who it may help
Adults with obesity or weight-related metabolic conditions, after a structured eligibility review with a qualified clinician. It is not a first-line option for everyone.
What MedAstra adds
- Appetite, craving and fullness tracking
- Dose-day reminders and side-effect logging
- Habit anchors and clinician check-ins
Important to know
- Common early side effects include nausea, reflux and digestive changes
- Dose is typically escalated slowly under clinician guidance
- Not appropriate during pregnancy or with certain medical conditions
- Stopping the medication without lifestyle support can lead to rebound
This page is educational only. It is not medical advice and should not be used to self-prescribe. Suitability for any GLP-1 medication — including semaglutide, Wegovy or tirzepatide — is determined by a qualified clinician based on your full medical history.
How treatment works
From signup to ongoing care, structured.
No guesswork, no medication-by-form. Each step takes minutes and builds on the last.
- 01
Eligibility assessment
A short structured questionnaire on weight, history and goals — designed to flag whether a clinician review makes sense.
- 02
Lifestyle & health evaluation
How you eat, sleep, move and work, plus existing conditions — so any plan fits your real life and medical context.
- 03
GLP-1 suitability review
A qualified clinician reviews your information and discusses whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate, and what alternatives exist.
- 04
Personalized tracking setup
Habit anchors, dose-day reminders and a dashboard configured around your specific goal.
- 05
Ongoing progress monitoring
Side-effect tracking, appetite scores and clinician check-ins so the plan adapts as your body responds.
Curious whether semaglutide may suit you?
Start with a structured eligibility check. No commitment, no pressure to begin medication.