HOW DIABETES SURGERY WORKS
There are various bariatric procedures that help is remission of diabetes like gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass or ileal interposition. Different procedure is chosen for different individual. These procedures reduce capacity to eat, bypass a part of the intestine and re-arrange it to cause diabetes resolution. During the surgery a hormone called glp-1 is secreted in huge quantity, which counters insulin resistance of diabetes.
WHO CAN UNDERGO DIABETES SURGERY
As per international guidelines, all those who have uncontrolled diabetes, despite all medical measures, and have a BMI greater than 28, can undergo this treatment. Patients with a great pancreatic reserve benefit the most