This procedure is recommended for patients with uncontrolled Type-2 diabetes and a BMI above 28, especially when standard treatments fail to maintain glucose balance.
Bariatric procedures, often termed Metabolic Surgery for diabetes treatment, include Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass and Duodenojejunal Bypass. These surgeries achieve far more than food restriction.
The digestive tract re-routing increases GLP-1 hormone levels, reducing insulin resistance and improving glucose and HbA1c levels.
While Type-2 diabetes is typically progressive, metabolic surgery has shown powerful results. Many patients achieve long-term remission and reduced dependency on diabetes medication.