Question

A 60-year-old obese patient with T2D and BMI 39 kg/m² asks about metabolic surgery. Which statement aligns with diabetes care standards?

Accepted Answer

Consider metabolic surgery in BMI ≥35 kg/m² when hyperglycemia is uncontrolled despite optimal therapy

Answer

Metabolic surgery is not recommended for diabetes

Answer

Only BMI ≥50 kg/m² qualifies

Answer

Metabolic surgery cures diabetes in all

Answer

Metabolic surgery is contraindicated in CKD

Practice question

A 60-year-old obese patient with T2D and BMI 39 kg/m² asks about metabolic surgery. Which statement aligns with diabetes care standards?