Could You Be a Candidate for a GLP-1?
A quick, private check of whether you tend to fall inside the general criteria clinicians use for GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. It takes about ten seconds, and it is a starting point for a conversation with your clinician, not a prescription.
Is a GLP-1 right for me?
GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) are one path for weight and metabolic risk. Here's a 10-second check of whether you'd typically be a candidate.
1. Your BMI
Educational screening only — not a prescription or medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can decide whether a GLP-1 medication is right for you.
How eligibility is usually decided
For weight management, the general rule of thumb is a BMI of 30 or above on its own, or a BMI of 27 or above when you also have a weight-related condition. Those conditions include prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea, among others.
The reason for that second, lower threshold is simple. Carrying extra weight plus one of those conditions raises your health risk enough that the benefit of treating it changes the math. But a number is only ever half the story. Your clinician looks at your history, what you have already tried, your other medications, and whether a GLP-1 actually fits you before anything is prescribed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about this calculator.
Who is generally eligible for a GLP-1 for weight loss?
The common starting point is a BMI of 30 or above, or a BMI of 27 or above with a weight-related condition like prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea. That is a general guide, not a rule. Your prescriber makes the actual call based on your full picture.
Does meeting the criteria mean I will be prescribed one?
Not necessarily. Eligibility criteria are a starting point for a conversation. A clinician also weighs your health history, other medications, what you have tried, insurance and access, and whether a GLP-1 is the right fit for you specifically.
Is this checker a diagnosis or a prescription?
No. It is an educational screen that shows whether you tend to fall inside the general criteria, so you can have a more informed conversation with a licensed clinician. Only a clinician can prescribe.
Tool Information
July 24, 2026
Dr. Jaydeep Sanghani
Meet Akabari
Dr. Jaydeep Sanghani
MBBS, MD, DNB(Anaesth.), PDCC(CCM), DrNB(CCM)
AIIMS Bhubaneswar · AIIMS Rishikesh
Critical care specialist and anesthesiologist with advanced training from AIIMS. Reviews health calculators at Calqulate to ensure medical accuracy and evidence-based standards.