Weight Loss Clinic in Edmonton
Edmonton's medical weight loss patients benefit from being adjacent to Canada's largest health-research corridor. Our virtual physicians prescribe GLP-1 medications including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro — coordinated with diabetes care, U of A research-aligned protocols, and same-week appointments for residents from Riverbend to Castle Downs.
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TelePlus Care offers Edmonton's most accessible medical weight loss program, prescribing Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Saxenda alongside lifestyle coaching. Our team coordinates care with diabetes management, follows U of A research-aligned obesity protocols, and provides AHCIP-covered virtual physician visits for adults across Edmonton and surrounding communities.
- GLP-1 receptor agonists produce 12–20% body weight loss over 12 months in clinical trials.
- Edmonton's adult obesity rate exceeds 30% — among the highest urban rates in Alberta.
- Our Edmonton physicians coordinate weight loss with concurrent Type 2 diabetes management for measurably better A1C outcomes.
- Wegovy 2.4mg weekly produced average 15% body weight loss in the STEP-1 trial.
Why Edmonton Patients Choose Medical Weight Loss
Diet-and-exercise alone fails for most adults with BMI over 30. Edmonton patients turn to GLP-1 therapy after multiple lifestyle attempts, often when weight begins driving other conditions — Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, knee arthritis. We prescribe responsibly and coordinate the broader picture.
- Same-week virtual appointments — no months-long waitlist for Edmonton bariatric programs
- Coordinated diabetes care — concurrent A1C and weight optimization
- U of A research-aligned protocols and obesity medicine evidence base
- AHCIP-billed visits — no per-visit fees for Alberta-insured Edmonton residents
GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda
We prescribe the full range of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Ozempic and Mounjaro are dual-purpose for diabetes and weight loss; Wegovy and Saxenda are licensed specifically for obesity. Our Edmonton physicians match the medication to your insurance coverage, side-effect tolerance, and goals.
Coordinating Weight Loss with Diabetes Care
More than half our Edmonton weight-loss patients also have Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. We integrate the two — adjusting metformin or insulin as GLP-1 medications drop A1C, preventing hypoglycemia, and tracking both metrics in unified visits.
Lifestyle Foundations Behind Medications
GLP-1 medications work best when paired with protein-forward eating, resistance training, and adequate sleep. We coach Edmonton patients on practical strategies — winter-proof movement, post-shift meal timing, and how to preserve muscle while losing 15% body weight.
Side-Effect Management & Dose Titration
Nausea, constipation, and reflux affect roughly 30% of GLP-1 patients in early titration. Our Edmonton physicians slow escalation, adjust meal patterns, and prescribe targeted relief so patients persist long enough to see benefit.
Pharmacy Coordination Across Edmonton
Ozempic and Mounjaro stocking varies across Edmonton pharmacies — Shoppers, Sobeys, Save-On, Loblaws, Rexall, and independents. We work with your preferred pharmacy on prior authorizations and product availability.
When to Refer for Bariatric Surgery
If GLP-1 medications fail to produce sustainable change at BMI over 40, we coordinate referral to the Edmonton Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic. We continue medical management while you navigate the surgical pathway.
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Connect with a licensed healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. No referral needed — book your virtual appointment today.
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Serving Communities Across Alberta
Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, and Edmonton metropolitan communities.
Teleplus care clinic is not an urgent care clinic. If you have an emergency please call 911 or go to the nearest urgent care facility.
