Bariatric surgery beats GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, study finds
When endocrinologist Mary Elizabeth Patti looks at a patient with type 2 diabetes who could benefit from weight loss, she sees more than body mass index and blood glucose levels.…
When endocrinologist Mary Elizabeth Patti looks at a patient with type 2 diabetes who could benefit from weight loss, she sees more than body mass index and blood glucose levels.…
A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before bariatric surgery had smaller improvements in blood sugar over five years, including…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before bariatric surgery had smaller improvements in blood sugar…
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news release Tuesday, February 27, 2024 NIH-supported studies have shown long-term benefits of surgery compared to medications and lifestyle changes. Patients with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery had…
Randomized clinical trial data showed continued long-term improvements in diabetes outcomes. bariatric surgery compared to medical/lifestyle interventions for people with the disease. type 2 diabetes Baseline BMI between 27 and…
image: Study participant Judge Parker had a similar family history of diabetes and obesity and underwent bariatric surgery by Dr. Schauer in December 2008. After surgery and regular check-ups, his…
Type 2 diabetic patients who underwent bariatric surgery had much better long-term blood sugar control than those who received medical management and lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published…