Question

A 55-year-old with obesity and long-standing diabetes asks about bariatric/metabolic surgery indications. ADA suggests considering surgery for which BMI threshold with inadequately controlled diabetes?

Accepted Answer

BMI >=35 (class II) despite optimal medical therapy

Answer

BMI >=30 regardless of control

Answer

BMI >=27

Answer

BMI >=25

Answer

Never recommended

Practice question

A 55-year-old with obesity and long-standing diabetes asks about bariatric/metabolic surgery indications. ADA suggests considering surgery for which BMI threshold with inadequately controlled diabetes?