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Diabetes remission rates reach 78% for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and 62% for sleeve gastrectomy (SG).
Bariatric surgery can be an effective treatment for diabetes in obese patients.
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Diabetes remission rates reach 78% for RYGB and 62% for SG, according to a meta-analysis of 136 studies.
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Based on a meta-analysis.
Source
Bariatric Surgery in the Era of Obesity Management Medication: A Paradigm Shift or a Complementary Tool?
Randeep Wadhawan · Journal of Bariatric Surgery · 2024
DOI 10.4103/jbs.jbs_17_24
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