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GLP-1 Eligibility Checklist: Who Actually Qualifies and What Doctors Screen For.
By New Blue Health • March 2, 2026
# GLP-1 Eligibility Checklist: Who Actually Qualifies and What Doctors Screen For
## Quick Answer
You may qualify for GLP-1 treatment if your BMI and medical history fit evidence-based criteria and your risk profile is acceptable after clinician review.
## What clinicians screen first
- BMI and comorbidities
- Medication interactions
- Contraindication risks
- Baseline labs and follow-up readiness
## Bottom line
Safe outcomes come from proper screening and monitored care.