Gastric Bypass Proven Effective for Long-Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity: Study
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Gastric bypass, a weight-loss surgery, has been shown to keep type 2 diabetes in remission for up to 15 years and maintain significant weight loss for up to 20 years. These findings come from one of the largest long-term studies of patients who have undergone the procedure.
The study was presented at the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity affects 42.4% of individuals. Studies show the disease can weaken or impair the body’s immune system cause chronic inflammation and increase the risk of many other diseases and conditions including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting it directly to the small intestine. This procedure helps patients lose weight by restricting food intake and altering the digestion process. By reducing the size of the stomach, gastric bypass limits the amount of food a person can eat at one time and also affects the absorption of nutrients. The surgery can lead to significant and sustained weight loss, as well as improvements in obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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