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Metabolic surgery (bariatric surgery) is a highly effective treatment for T2DM remission in patients with BMI ≥ 32.5 kg/m2, offering higher remission rates and long-term benefits compared to conventional treatments.
If you have Type 2 Diabetes and a high BMI (32.5 or higher), and lifestyle changes haven't been enough, metabolic surgery might be an option. It can lead to long-term remission of diabetes for many people. Discuss with your doctor if you are a candidate, as it involves surgery and long-term monitoring.
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Recommendation 9: For patients with a BMI ≥ 32.5 kg/m2, if non-surgical treatments fail to significantly improve weight and metabolic disorders, clinicians may consider metabolic surgery as a treatment option for T2DM (Evidence Level High (1), Recommendation Level: A).
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Rated 'High (1)' evidence and 'Strong (A)' recommendation.
Source
Expert Consensus on Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Exploration of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases · 2026
DOI 10.37349/eemd.2026.101473
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