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 Daytona Beach provider → This is written for people around Daytona Beach, FL who are looking into GLP-1 weight loss process 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.
- Caution is advised for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
- A history of pancreatitis is listed as another reason for caution, along with pregnancy or plans to become pregnant.
- The only way to know for certain whether these medications are appropriate is through an individual medical evaluation.
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