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Your weight management journey starts here

Written by TELUS Health | 18-Nov-2024 3:09:32 PM

Expert-led, personalized support designed for your body

Have you tried everything you can but still aren't seeing results? It's not just a matter of willpower, your body might need more to get the results you want. 

We’re excited to share our expert-led weight management support, now available through the TELUS Health MyCare app. Our evidence-based program recognizes that everyone’s body is different. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, you’ll receive personalized support including medication if appropriate. We offer ongoing, personalized medical support to help make your journey safe, effective, and sustainable.

What makes our approach different:
👥 Multidisciplinary expert team: Access to nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, and counsellors working together on your care

📋 Personalized treatment plans: Comprehensive assessment with customized care plans, including weight-loss medications when appropriate, side-effect support, and lifestyle recommendations

💚 Convenient, stigma-free care: Virtual appointments from your phone with evening and weekend availability, plus prescription delivery to your door

🌿 Evidence-based approach: Focus on sustainable, long-term results beyond just weight loss

✨ Ongoing support: Continuous monitoring and adjustment of your treatment plan throughout your journey

Support for your journey

Starting a GLP-1 medication can sometimes involve a period of transition as your body adapts to new hormonal and digestive signals. 

We provide personalized supplement support that may help you feel more comfortable and balanced as your body adjusts to your new medication. 

One common experience is a dip in energy as your appetite and digestion change. Fatigue can stem from reduced food intake, so we may recommend a high-quality multivitamin along with targeted supplements like Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Omega-3 fatty acids, and protein supplements to support your nutrition. 

We can also help address other common symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, bloating, constipation, and changes in appetite or digestion through safe, medically guided solutions that are tailored to your individual needs.