How surgery makes diabetes disappear
Weight loss surgery appears to change the body’s metabolism in a way that dieting alone cannot
Weight loss surgery appears to change the body's metabolism in a way that dieting alone cannot
Understanding how gastric bypass affects metabolism could shed light on treatments for type 2 diabetes, a global epidemic strongly linked with obesity and too little exercise.
Weight loss surgery is becoming increasingly popular as obese people struggle to lose weight and avoid the health complications that accompany the extra pounds – including diabetes, heart disease, joint pain and some types of cancers. Up to a third of US adults could suffer from diabetes by 2050, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
