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
The only way to know for sure is a medical evaluation. Find a Columbia provider → This is written for people around Columbia, MO who are looking into BMI to qualify for GLP-1 and want the honest version rather than a sales page.
The short version
- Candidates typically have a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related health condition.
- Patients should be cautious with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or the rare MEN2 syndrome.
- A history of pancreatitis is another caution flag listed for GLP-1 candidacy along with the other exclusions named in the criteria.
- Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant is also listed as a reason to be cautious about GLP-1 treatment.
- The article states the only way to know for sure is a medical evaluation rather than a self-assessment.
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