The following article includes discussion of eating disorders.
The prescription injection is used to treat pop in 2 diabetes and is usually administered in weekly doses.
However, in recent years, the drug has been prescribed to help with weight loss.
Minkoff revealed toPage Sixthat while she considered the shot, she decided against it for several good reasons.
“It’s not a good place for me, personally, for my recovery.
I’ve never judged or looked down on anyone that finds different avenues for [weight loss].
I would be lying if [I said] I haven’t thought about it.
During episode 11 of season 12, her co-star Erika Jayne joked about Minkoff taking a laxative.
The moment left Minkoff feeling humiliated.
This is largely due to the medication being prescribed for weight loss purposes.
Crystal Kung Minkoff explained that this is yet another reason why she has refrained from using the drug.
She even urged others to stop using Ozempic to drop pounds.
Minkoff continues to battle the disorder, which has the potential to become life-threatening in extreme cases.
In August 2022, she revealed that she had relapsed in her recovery (perPeople).
