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For 20 years, I have been asking people about their body regimens, and that Ive been pretty vocal about every time I go on a diet here, etc., I do think it would be completely hypocritical not to share that I did this summer lose a good chunk of weight by microdosing a GLP-1 all summer, Cohen told his cohost John Hill
However, this scenario applies to a minority of patients
The most common locations for the injection include the upper arm, hip, and buttock
Physician-led, not a med-spa Dr
Patients who may particularly benefit from the oral option include: Those with needle concerns: While modern GLP-1 injections use very small needles, some patients have significant needle phobia that prevents them from starting treatment Patients seeking a less medical approach: Some individuals prefer the familiarity of taking a daily pill over self-injecting Weight maintenance candidates: Emerging research suggests oral GLP-1s may be effective for maintaining weight loss after achieving goals on injectable medications Those with access challenges: Pills dont require refrigeration and may be easier to travel with Important Considerations Before Switching or Starting The Wegovy pill will be available in January 2026, with the starting 1.5mg dose priced at $149 per month for cash-paying patients