I am continually amazed by the transformative power of bariatric surgery, not only in terms of weight loss but also for overall health improvement. One standout benefit? Its positive impact on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Studies show that as many as 80% of individuals with this condition who undergo bariatric surgery experience significant improvement, and in some cases, complete remission of their diabetes! This is due to factors like weight loss, metabolic changes, and hormonal modifications. The surgery changes metabolism of sugars and promotes a healthier lifestyle, all of which helps regulate blood sugar levels more effectively.

The sleeve, gastric bypass and the duodenal switch all have striking positive effect on diabetes. Of these, the impact of gastric bypass and duodenal switch are the most profound and longer lasting, with effect on diabetes noticeable within days of surgery. Most patients can expect a significant decrease in the amount of medications they take, including being able to come off insulin. If you have had diabetes for less than 10 years, there is close to 80% chance that your diabetes markers such as HbA1C could return to normal levels. When diabetes has gone on for longer, it often damages the pancreas, making improvements less impressive.

So if you are diabetic and considering weight loss surgery, you get better benefit by acting earlier.

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