ABSTRACT
Obesity is a potent risk factor for the development and progression of type 2 diabetes, and weight loss is a key component of diabetes management. Bariatric surgery results in significant weight loss and remission of diabetes in most patients. After surgery, glycemic control is restored by a combination of enforced caloric restriction, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and increased insulin secretion.
Footnotes
↵a Dr. Brethauer has received research support from Bard-Davol, honoraria from Coviden for teaching and speaking, and honoraria and fees from Ethicon Endosurgery for consulting and serving on advisory committees or review panels.
↵b Dr. Schauer has received honoraria, fees, or grants from Allergan, Bard-Davol, Barosense, Baxter, Cardinal/Snowden Pincer, Coviden, Ethicon Endosurgery, Gore, Surgical Excellence LLC, and Surgiquest for various work.
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