do you lose weight the first week on semaglutide (Ozempic® & Wegovy®) Before and After Results: Loss Timelines (2026) Average Weight Loss on Semaglutide

Unlikely via injection

Other Benefits Reduced risk of certain cancers: Semaglutide may help reduce the risk of certain cancers, such as pancreatic cancer

Apigenin, curcumin, and resveratrol appear to attenuate oxidative stress- or chemotherapy-induced granulosa cells apoptosis, possibly by modulating apoptotic signaling pathways including the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio or inhibiting the caspase cascade (Talebi et al., 2020

For a deeper breakdown of common treatment effects, read Common GLP-1 Side Effects: What to Expect

Even if semaglutide itself is HSA-eligible, your plan may require prior authorization, step therapy, or proof that you've tried other diabetes medications first

Less water means a higher concentration