In a nutshell This study investigated the psychological impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with silastic ring (SR-RYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity and associations with improved symptoms of depression and quality of life (QoL). The study showed that both types of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery were...
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How effective is bariatric surgery in early-onset type 2 diabetes?
In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of bariatric surgery between patients with early onset (before age 40) and late onset (after age 40) type 2 diabetes. They found that bariatric surgery had more successful outcomes in those with early onset type 2 diabetes. Some background As the number of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) continues...
Read MoreCan bariatric surgery reverse type 2 diabetes?
In a nutshell This study examined whether bariatric surgery can reverse type 2 diabetes. Some background Approximately 23% of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are obese. Bariatric surgery is known to prevent T2D in patients at risk. Bariatric surgery involves reducing the size of the stomach in order to reduce food intake and...
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