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The Obesity Action Coalition, a non profit patient organization dedicated to educating those affected by obesity, has produced resources for patients who suffer from diabetes and obesity. Patients can visit the OAC Web site at www.obesityaction.org to learn more about the relationship between diabetes and obesity in addition to discovering the various treatments. To visit the “Diabetes” section on the OAC Web site, please visit http://www.obesityaction.org/resources/oacnews1/obesityrelateddiseases.php.

They combine advocacy (they're currently working at changing potentially discriminating policies at Wal-Mart against obese associates) with trying to provide ways to be healthy and happy.

Here is their mission statement:

The Mission of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is to elevate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support.
Obesity impacts one in four Americans. It is estimated that more than 93 million Americans are obese, with that number predicted to rise to 120 million in the next five years.

The OAC aims to educate patients, family members and the public on obesity and morbid obesity. In addition, the OAC will increase obesity education, work to improve access to medical treatments for obese patients, advocate for safe and effective treatments and strive to eliminate the negative stigma associated with all types of obesity.

By building a coalition of members ranging from patients and their family members to healthcare professionals, the OAC and its members will focus national attention on obesity; organize all those concerned as advocates for action, advances and change; and visibly effect and impact the healthcare community and the public.