Metabolic surgery is a type of surgical procedure that alters gastrointestinal anatomy to treat type 2 diabetes. It is primarily indicated for type 2 diabetes patients with a certain degree of obesity. Common procedures include sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and biliopancreatic diversion.
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Metabolic Surgery Achieves Better Glycemic Control and Reduced Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
Bariatric surgery for obesity promotes significant and sustained weight loss, and improves glycemic control and long-term outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. Given the magnitude and speed of improvement in hyperglycemia and glucose homeostasis, these procedures have even been proposed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in individuals without severe obesity, so the […]