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A member asked:
Is the surgery 'bypass gastric " helpful for a diabetic type 2?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It may be: Gastric bypass surgery is a last ditch effort, after aggressive weight loss, and dieting have failed. And a persons bmi is high enough to cause significant adverse medical issues. A thorough evaluation including clearance form cardiology, pulmonary, and psychiatry should be performed before proceeding. If deemed appropriate, it may be very helpful and some studies show type 2 dm can resolve.
Answered 2/25/2020
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Diabetes ; bypass: Absolutely. The roux-en-y gastric bypass is the best treatment for type 2 diabetes. Medication doesn't cure you. It just controls diabetes. Gastric bypass has a high (80%+) cure rate for type 2 diabetes and can allow you to stop taking medication. I have many patients that had horrible diabetes that are no longer on meds and have no evidence of diabetes. It's amazing.
Answered 10/1/2013
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