A wait timer for GLP-1 tablets
Some GLP-1 tablets come with a wait before breakfast. Tap once, and your lock screen counts it down.
What the label says
The FDA labels for oral semaglutide tablets say to take them once a day in the morning on an empty stomach, with up to 4 ounces of water, and then to wait at least 30 minutes before eating food, drinking beverages or taking other oral medications.
Sources: FDA labels for semaglutide tablets for type 2 diabetes and semaglutide for weight management on DailyMed.
Not every GLP-1 tablet has this rule. The app reads the wait from your medication's label, and if the label has none, it doesn't start a timer.
How the timer works
- Tap "I took it" in the app, on your morning reminder, or on the home-screen widget.
- The countdown shows on your lock screen: as a Live Activity on iPhone, and as a notification on Android.
- Took it a few minutes ago? Set the time you actually took it, and the timer catches up.
- When the wait is over, a notification lets you know. You can log breakfast right away to count its protein toward today's target.
Tapping "I took it" also logs your daily dose, so your dose history stays complete.
Common questions
Does the timer work when the app is closed?
Yes. The countdown and the "you can eat now" notification run on your phone even when the app is closed.
Does the app tell me how to take my tablet?
It shows what your medication's label says. Follow your prescriber's and pharmacist's instructions.
Can I use it for injections too?
Injections don't have a wait, so there's no timer. The app gives you dose reminders and injection-site rotation instead.
Coming soon
Our app for people taking GLP-1 medications is coming to the App Store and Google Play. It's a paid subscription; the store shows the price before you subscribe.
Questions in the meantime? Email [email protected].
More in the app
- Protein tracking from a photo
- Dose reminders and a dose log
- Injection-site rotation
- Side effects and appetite
- A report for your doctor
The app is for wellness and tracking only. It doesn't diagnose conditions, give medical advice or recommend doses. Always follow your prescriber's instructions.