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DJB implantation significantly improves glycemic control (HbA1c reduction) in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
For patients with Type 2 Diabetes, the DJB device can lower HbA1c levels from an average of 5.6% to 5.1% after one year. This improvement in blood sugar control is a key benefit alongside weight loss.
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The mean HbA1c after explantation was 5.1% (p = 0.0001).
Why this rating
Retrospective observational study, subset of patients (n=52 for HbA1c data).
Source
Long-term Results of Duodeno-jejunal Bypass in the Treatment of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Jan Král et al. · Obesity Surgery · 2023
DOI 10.1007/s11695-023-06979-4
cohort · n=121Cited 3×
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