The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that seca Medical Body Composition has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Patron level! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About seca Medical Body Composition Numbers like weight and BMI only scratch the surface of your story. Just as treatments have
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Embarking on a journey that intertwines love, health and resilience, OAC member Debera (Debe) Gau and her husband, Kevin, openly share their experiences with obesity and how it has impacted their lives. Debe, who serves on the OAC Board of Directors, says her story begins with a diagnosis that marked a life-changing shift from the
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  The Obesity Society, Obesity Action Coalition and Obesity Medicine Association have issued a joint statement recommending that patients do not use available compounded alternatives to GLP-1 medications. Even though medications like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) demonstrate remarkable effectiveness, frustration exists on accessing such Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments due to medication shortages,
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  The Obesity Action Coalition is thrilled to introduce a BRAND-NEW event series – Your Weight Matters Regional, a FREE weight and health event coming to cities across the United States!  At Your Weight Matters Regional, you will explore a wide range of topics, including:  Weight management strategies Nutrition Mental health And much more! Our
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The OAC is honored to welcome three new members to the OAC National Board of Directors. Jason Krynicki, Michele Tedder and Linda Shapiro Manning, MD, PhD, bring their personal experience and dedication to improving the lives of people living with obesity and join the Board in directing the OAC and its activities, setting long-term goals
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