Abstract
Observational studies have shown that bariatric surgery can lead to remission of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMII), but randomized controlled trials have been lacking. Recently, randomized controlled trials comparing bariatric surgery with optimal medical treatment in patients suffering from poorly controlled DMII, have been performed. These trials show that bariatric surgery in general, and the malabsorptive procedures in particular, are more effective than medical treatment in achieving remission of DMII. These procedures should therefore be considered in the treatment of patients with DMII and obesity.
| Translated title of the contribution | Bariatric surgery is more efficient than medical treatment in achieving remission in diabetes mellitus type 2. |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 175 |
| Issue number | 15 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1029-32 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
