Organizations & Support

• NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

  One of the largest certifying bodies for personal trainers in the U.S. It's useful on a GLP-1 because protecting muscle takes qualified strength-training guidance, and NASM offers a course on weight-loss medications (plus a broader Weight Loss Specialization) for trainers who work with clients on these drugs.

  nasm · personal-trainer · certification · strength-training · movement · resource

• NovoCare

  Novo Nordisk's official patient support platform — savings programs, pharmacy delivery, and cost assistance for Ozempic, Wegovy, and other Novo Nordisk medications.

  manufacturer · savings · official

• NAIC state insurance department directory

  Find contact information for your state's insurance department or commissioner, locate an agent, or file a complaint against an insurer.

  regulator · escalation · official · state

• Obesity Action Coalition (official site)

  The official site of the Obesity Action Coalition, a national patient advocacy nonprofit: education, community support and advocacy resources for people affected by obesity.

  advocacy · patient-support · official

• The Obesity Society

  The leading U.S.-based professional society for obesity science and treatment. Its position statements, journal and annual ObesityWeek meeting are useful sources for patients and advocates.

  research · clinical · professional-organization · official

• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

  The leading professional organization for metabolic and bariatric surgery, offering patient-facing resources on surgical weight-loss options.

  bariatric-surgery · professional-organization · official

• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

  The official U.S. guidance on how much activity, including muscle-strengthening work, adults should aim for each week. The 2nd edition (2018) is still the current version as of September 2026.

  exercise · strength-training · guidelines · official