What are the benefits of gastric bypass surgery for patients with type 2 diabetes?

Answers from doctors (2)

Andrew Trussler MD, FACS

Published on Jun 27, 2016

Gastric bypass has been found to decrease the risk and the medical management of type 2 diabetes. Weight loss has been shown to help with insulin resistance, and therefore post-bariatric weight loss can help with this. One of the main prerequisites for gastric bypass is in fact type 2 diabetes.

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Answered by Andrew Trussler MD, FACS

Gastric bypass has been found to decrease the risk and the medical management of type 2 diabetes. Weight loss has been shown to help with insulin resistance, and therefore post-bariatric weight loss can help with this. One of the main prerequisites for gastric bypass is in fact type 2 diabetes.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Edward Domanskis M.D.

Published on Jun 27, 2016

Gastric bypass/lap band surgery is extremely beneficial. Within a short period of time, diabetes is improved if not eliminated as is hypertension and cardiac problems reversed!

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Answered by Edward Domanskis M.D.

Gastric bypass/lap band surgery is extremely beneficial. Within a short period of time, diabetes is improved if not eliminated as is hypertension and cardiac problems reversed!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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