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Bariatric surgery (e.g., Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy) is an effective treatment for obesity and T2DM, capable of inducing remission of diabetes through both weight-loss-dependent and weight-loss-independent mechanisms.
Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool for treating obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. It can lead to diabetes remission (normal blood sugar without meds) through both weight loss and hormonal changes. It is invasive and carries risks like nutrient deficiencies, so it requires lifelong medical monitoring.
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Bariatric surgery has a significant potential to lead a T2DM subject into remission, which is defined as a normal HbA1c value without glucose-lowering medications for at least three months [20,21].
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Cites multiple studies and guidelines from major health organizations.
Source
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Adiposopathy as a Triggering Factor and Therapeutic Options
Angelica Artasensi et al. · Molecules · 2023
DOI 10.3390/molecules28073094
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