Can Weight Watchers be a medical deductible?

I am 76 years old and have high blood pressure. I'm overweight and use WW for my health.

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It depends. Weight Watchers qualifies as a medical deduction only if it treats a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (such as obesity or diabetes). Otherwise, it is not deductible.

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The Dr orders my Husband on a specialized diet because of his MS and he is pre-diabetic. Is the cost of food medically ordered, a deduction under medical expenses?

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