Are You a Candidate?
GLP-1 medications have transformed weight loss — but they are not for everyone.
Who Is Typically a Candidate
- BMI of 30 or higher (obesity), OR
- BMI of 27 or higher (overweight) with at least one weight-related health condition
Who Should Be Cautious
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
- History of pancreatitis
- Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant
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The short version
- Candidates are typically people with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related health condition.
- People who should be cautious include those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
- Other cautions the article names are a history of pancreatitis and being pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- It states that the only way to know for sure is a medical evaluation, and links to a downloadable Medical Weight Loss Navigator PDF.
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