A 59-year-old with T2D and obesity asks about bariatric surgery effects on diabetes. Guideline statement?...

Question

A 59-year-old with T2D and obesity asks about bariatric surgery effects on diabetes. Guideline statement?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic surgery can improve glycemic control and induce remission in select patients

Answer

No effect on diabetes

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Only for BMI >50

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Worsens diabetes

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Contraindicated if on insulin

metabolic surgery & diabetes MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus