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Metabolic (bariatric) surgery is indicated for Type 2 Diabetes patients with BMI > 30 kg/m2 and can lead to significant diabetes remission.
If you have Type 2 Diabetes and a BMI over 30, metabolic surgery is a medically indicated option that can lead to diabetes remission in 45-95% of cases. It requires lifelong monitoring but offers superior outcomes compared to medication alone.
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Derzeit ist die Indikation für bariatrische Operationen bei Menschen mit Adipositas ohne Diabetes bei einem BMI > 35 kg/m2 und bei Menschen mit Typ-2-Diabetes bei einem BMI > 30 kg/m2 gegeben [66].
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Based on STAMPEDE trial and consensus guidelines.
Source
Adipositas und Diabetes mellitus Typ 2 (Update 2026)
Johanna M. Brix et al. · Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2026
DOI 10.1007/s00508-026-02706-y
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