Eligibility

Who's Eligible

You are eligible for the Why WAIT program if:

• You receive care from a Joslin provider
• Your BMI (body mass index) is between 30 and 45
• You are cleared by your physician to exercise

Who's Not Eligible?

You are not eligible for the Why WAIT program if you:

• are unable to exercise due to orthopedic, eye or cardiac limitations
• Have abnormal kidney function (serum creatinine >1.5 mg/dL and/or severe microalbuminuria)
• Have an eating disorder or are under treatment for major mental illness
• Are using steroids (cortisone or similar medications), have cancer, or other medical problems that the Why WAIT team decides would not be suitable for the program structure