Obesity Management Resources

This page brings together trusted resources about sleep apnea, weight, and overall health. Use the sections below to learn about treatment options, healthy habits, and tools to support informed conversations with your doctor or care team.

Sleep, Obesity, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Learn how sleep, body weight, and obstructive sleep apnea are connected, and why managing weight can be part of overall sleep health.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults | NIH MedlinePlus
• Obesity and Sleep Apnea: Understanding the Connection | Obesity Medicine Association
• The Connection Between Sleep, Diabetes, and Obesity | Yale Medicine
• Sleep, Obesity and How They Are Related | Brown University Health

Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Explore the range of available treatments for OSA, including breathing devices, oral appliances, surgery, and medication.

• Sleep Apnea Treatment | NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
• Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea | American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP and BPAP) for Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (PDF) | American Thoracic Society
• 6 Steps for Starting Oral Appliance Therapy (PDF) | American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Oral Appliance Therapy (Patient Page) | American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Surgical Options for OSA | International Surgical Sleep Society
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for OSA | American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea | U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Zepbound for OSA: Uses, Safety, and Administration

Find information about Zepbound, including who it’s for, how it works, how to use it, and important safety considerations.

• Zepbound Approved by FDA as First Sleep Apnea Medication | American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Zepbound Webpage | Lilly
• Zepbound Doctor Discussion Guide | Lilly
• How to Use Zepbound Pen (Video) | Lilly
• How to Use Zepbound Vial (Video) | Lilly
• Real Zepbound Patient Stories | Lilly

Healthy Eating and Nutrition Guidance

Discover practical, evidence-based nutrition resources to support healthy eating and long-term wellness.

• Building a Healthy Eating Routine (PDF) | Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
• Building a Healthy Eating Routine as You Get Older (PDF) | Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
• Calculate Your MyPlate Plan | USDA
• Start Simple with MyPlate (PDF) | USDA

Physical Activity and Exercise Guidance

Learn how regular physical activity can support overall health and find simple ways to become more active.

• Be Active Today (PDF) | USDA
• Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Adults | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• How to Be More Active (PDF) | American Heart Association

Living with Obesity: Weight Bias and Stigma

Find resources that address weight bias and stigma and support respectful, informed conversations about weight and health.

• Talking to Your Doctor About Weight (PDF) | UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health
• Have You Ever Been a Target of Weight Bias from a Health Care Provider? (PDF) | UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health
• Understanding Obesity Stigma (PDF) | Obesity Association Coalition

Each healthcare (Professional/Specialist) center in this directory has demonstrated a commitment to the highest quality of care in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and cardiology. Accredited facilities have a board-certified physician, who leads a team of trained healthcare professionals. To become an accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, healthcare (Professional/Specialist) centers must comply with the AASM Standards for Accreditation, the gold standard for patient care in the fields of sleep and cardiology. These requirements incorporate the latest diagnostic and treatment advances, and the standards ensure that the healthcare centers provide high quality, patient-centered care.