In a nutshell This review compared the effects of two types of bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) on type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission over five years. It found that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) led to better diabetes outcomes than sleeve gastrectomy (SG). It also found that both types of surgery led to improvements in T2D. Some background T2D...
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In a nutshell This study examined if the levels of succinate in the blood could indicate remission of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in patients that had bariatric surgery. The authors found that succinate levels were lower in patients who achieved remission of T2D after surgery. Some background One of the main goals of treatment for T2D is to lower...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if combining bariatric surgery with medical therapy was more effective in treating type 2 diabetes in obese patients. The authors concluded that bariatric surgery in combination with medical therapy was more effective in improving diabetes symptoms in these patients. Some background Bariatric surgery is a...
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In a nutshell This study examined the factors associated with successful reversal of type 2 diabetes following bariatric surgery. The authors concluded that greater weight loss after surgery and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass are associated with greater reversal. Some background Bariatric surgery involves reducing the size of the stomach in order...
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