Long-Term Outcomes of Medical Management vs Bariatric Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes
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Published in JAMA · View the paper (DOI)
A 12-year study found that bariatric surgery significantly improves blood glucose control and reduces the need for diabetes medications. Patients who underwent bariatric surgery experienced greater weight loss and higher rates of complete diabetes remission compared to those receiving medical therapy.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Study shows bariatric surgery provides superior long-term treatment for type 2 diabetes in patients with obesity Cleveland Clinic · Feb 27, 2024 · first to report
- Long-term outcomes of medical management vs bariatric surgery in type 2 diabetes JAMA Network · Feb 27, 2024
- Bariatric surgery provides long-term blood glucose control, type 2 diabetes remission Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Feb 27, 2024