Weight loss and kidney transplant eligibility
How achieving a lower BMI can unlock access to the transplant waiting list.
Written by Professor Mohammed Mahdi Althaf
Overview
Many transplant centres have strict BMI cut-offs (often BMI <35 or <30). GLP-1 therapy can be a bridge to transplant eligibility for patients who were previously excluded.
This article is general information and is not individual medical advice. Treatment decisions are made at a face-to-face consultation.