Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism

ISSN - 2155-6156

Stephens JW

Stephens JW
Institute of Life Sciences,
Swansea SA2 8PP
United Kingdom

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  • Review Article
    Predicting the Resolution of Type 2 Diabetes after Bariatric Surgical Procedures: A Concise Review
    Author(s): Min T, Barry JD and Stephens JWMin T, Barry JD and Stephens JW

    Bariatric surgery has become an established evidence-based treatment option for diabetes associated with obesity . Numerous studies have demonstrated that bariatric surgery is superior to conventional medical treatment and is effective in achieving resolution of hyperglycaemia or improvement in glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes. However, diabetes remission after bariatric surgery does not occur universally in patients and surgical procedures are associated with the risks of complications. It is imperative to identify patients who are likely to gain the best possible metabolic benefit i.e. resolution of diabetes from bariatric surgery . Several clinical and biochemical factors have been studied to predict diabetes remission following bariatric surgery. This article provides a concise review within this area and describes th.. View More»

    DOI: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000617

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