Dr. Jonathan Jenkins, one of the researchers, explained that the surgery seems to help the heart by improving blood sugar ...

Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, leads to better blood sugar control and less medication use long-term in people with type 2 diabetes than non-surgical management with medications ...

AIIMS Delhi reports metabolic surgery helps many with uncontrolled Type-2 diabetes; 30% stopped meds. Early intervention corrects metabolism, prevents organ damage, and offers a validated option ...

More than half of patients with diabetes and a history of metabolic surgery (51%) experienced remission of their diabetes even if they did not achieve significant weight loss after surgery, according ...

Bariatric surgery is more effective than medical treatment alone for the long-term control of type 2 diabetes in obese patients, finds the first 5-year follow-up study, prompting a call for a ...

You've been reading everywhere about Ozempic and the other new injectable medications that can tame cravings and appetite, lower blood sugar, and protect your heart. Several new options can help you ...

The term bariatric is derived from the Greek words for “weight” and “to treat.” Originally, as its name denotes, this form of surgery was aimed at helping people manage obesity. But as medical science ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cristina Iaboni had the dubious distinction of being not quite obese enough. For all the pounds on her 5'5" frame, she did not meet the criteria for bariatric surgery to help ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Obese patients who have bariatric ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways You can live without a pancreas, but it requires ongoing treatment.Islet ...