Abstract
Bariatric surgery induces large and sustainable weight loss in obese patients and improves glycaemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Eleven randomized controlled trials have shown superior glycaemic outcomes after bariatric procedures vs. medical therapy/intensive lifestyle interventions in obese patients with Type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, many patients experience remission of Type 2 diabetes after surgery but relapse may occur during follow-up. Data from observational studies show reduced incidence of micro- and macrovascular complications in addition to reduced cardiovascular and total mortality after surgery.
| Translated title of the contribution | Medical therapy versus bariatric surgery of obese patients with Type 2 diabetes |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Article number | V06160418 |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 178 |
| Issue number | 22 |
| Pages (from-to) | 2103-07 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Oct 2016 |
Keywords
- Journal Article
- English Abstract
