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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) accelerates exogenous glucose appearance and enhances postprandial GLP-1 and PYY secretion compared to gastric banding (GB) and controls, leading to earlier and higher insulin peaks and faster glucose clearance.

For individuals undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the procedure triggers a rapid release of gut hormones (GLP-1, PYY) and faster glucose absorption, which leads to a stronger and earlier insulin response. This hormonal shift helps clear glucose from the blood faster than in non-surgical individuals or those with gastric banding, contributing to improved glucose control even before significant weight loss occurs.

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Patients who had undergone RYGBP showed a more rapid appearance of exogenous glucose in the systemic circulation and a shorter duration of postprandial hyperglycemia than patients who had undergone GB and C. The response in RYGBP patients was characterized by early and accentuated insulin response, enhanced postprandial levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and polypeptide YY (PYY), and greater postprandial suppression of ghrelin.
Frédérique Rodieux et al. · Obesity · 2008

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Controlled cross-sectional study with rigorous tracer methods, but small sample size (n=8 per group) and specific population (women, non-diabetic).

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Effects of Gastric Bypass and Gastric Banding on Glucose Kinetics and Gut Hormone Release

Frédérique Rodieux et al. · Obesity · 2008

DOI 10.1038/oby.2007.83

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