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Bariatric surgery (specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy) induces greater magnitude of weight reduction and T2D remission than intensive medical therapy, though non-surgical interventions may offer better quality-of-life improvements.
If lifestyle changes fail after 6 months and you have Class 2/3 obesity, discuss bariatric surgery (RYGB or Sleeve) with a specialist. It offers the best chance for significant weight loss and T2D remission, but be aware of surgical risks and potential QoL trade-offs compared to medical management.
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Comparison between intensive medical and surgical interventions favored surgery for the magnitude of weight reduction, but the overall quality-of-life measures improved more significantly with non-surgical intervention
Why this rating
Based on cited RCTs (SM-BOSS, Diabetes Surgery Study) and meta-analyses.
Source
Weight Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: a Multidisciplinary Real-world Approach
Osama Hamdy et al. · Current Diabetes Reports · 2018
DOI 10.1007/s11892-018-1030-4
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