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Bariatric Surgery a Diabetes Cure
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form and is often linked to being very overweight (obese) - 90% of all patients with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. Losing weight can greatly improve or cure the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, but many people have difficulty slimming down with diet and exercise alone.
As obesity-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to increase worldwide, medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes.
Latest research shows that following bariatric surgery, 78% of diabetic patients had complete resolution of their diabetes and 87% saw either a complete cure or improvement.
Gastric Band Shown to Improve or Lead to Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
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The LAP-BAND™ is now officially endorsed for aiding improvement or remission of type 2 diabetes through weight loss surgery. This follows clinical studies in 2008 which showed that weight loss surgery with the gastric band led to improvement or remission of type 2 diabetes in the majority of obese patients recently diagnosed with the condition. This was the first randomised controlled study comparing the impact on type 2 diabetes of weight loss surgery vs conventional weight loss therapies. After 2 years the LAP-BAND™ group displayed 5 times higher diabetes remission rate vs the non-surgical weight loss group.
The American Journal of Medicine
There have been numerous papers over the years documenting the benefits to type 2 diabetics of bariatric surgery, but in a study published in the March 2009 issue of The American Journal of Medicine, investigators analyzed a total 621 studies from 1990 to April of 2006, which showed that 78.1% of diabetic patients had complete resolution and diabetes was improved or resolved in 86.6% of patients as the result of bariatric surgery.
In addition, the weight loss across all the studies gave an average weight loss of 38.5 kg (just over 6 stone, or 85 lb). That equated to 55.9% excess body weight loss.
Which Procedure?
Researchers observed a progressive relationship of a diabetes cure and weight loss as a function of the operation performed:
- Gastric banding yielded 56.7% resolution
- Gastric bypass 80.3%
In addition, the percent excess weight loss was:
- Gastric band 46.2%
- Gastric bypass 59.7%
To find out which procedure would be right for your, we would recommend a consultation with our team of experts to give individual advice. Everyone is different and it's important to get professional advice that is right for you. However, in the meantime, our BMI Calculator will calculate your BMI and give a good idea of the sort of treatment that you may consider.
Diabetes in the UK
Due to our expanding waistlines, the UK is seeing the rate of diabetes soar, putting extra pressure on the NHS. Statistics show an incredible 74 per cent increase in diabetes between 1997 and 2003. This is even faster than in the USA or Canada.
The Hospital Group is the UK leader in obesity surgery and many of our patients have seen their type 2 diabetes simply disappear as a result of surgery.
To work efficiently, your body needs the energy that comes from food.
When you eat the same amount of food that your body needs, your weight stays the same. If you get more energy from your food than you need, some is left over. Your body stores that extra energy as fatty tissue and if your body never uses the extra fat, you will gain weight.
Causes of Obesity
There are many things that can lead to obesity and morbid obesity, including:
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Metabolic disorders - changes in metabolism may affect your energy balance and your weight
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Genetic factors - if others in your family are obese, then you have a higher risk of obesity
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Bad eating habits - unbalanced diet and/or snacking between meals
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Psychological factors - social or emotional eating is one of the main causes of weight-gain
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Medical/health problems
A Daily Battle!
If you are stuggling to lose weight, you are not alone. Today's busy lifestyle makes a healthy diet and exercise regime a real challenge. Surgery may be considered as a last resort, but the results are astounding.
Our Patients have Lost Tonnes!
If you are considering surgery to start your weight-loss programme, then read our "before & after" patient stories to see how our procedures have helped them lose significant amounts of weight.
They are all life-changing and inspiring stories!
Trust the UK's Weight Loss Surgery Leader
The Hospital Group are the UK's leading provider of weight-loss surgery. Our reputation has been built by offering excellent care from that first call and throughout the weight-loss process. We only use the UK's leading surgeons. Our specialist Patient Care Coordinators, dietitians and nurses are all dedicated to the field and many have themselves successfully lost weight through surgery, so can advise based on personal experience.
We would welcome the opportunity of offering you a life-changing experience and helping you to beat your battle with obesity.
Gastric Band
This is our most popular procedure. The Gastric Band is an inflatable silicone plastic ring that is placed around the upper part of the stomach to control the amount of food that passes into the digestive tract and enables you to feel full sooner and for longer.
It is adjustable and reversible. Read more details on our Gastric Band page.
Gastric Bypass
There are several varieties of bypass, but all involve the creation of a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and bypasses of the duodenum and other segments of the small intestine to reduce the absorption of calories and nutrients from food.
More on our Gastric Bypass page
Gastric Balloon Programme
The Balloon is a soft, silicone sack that is inserted into the stomach and filled with sterile saline. With the balloon in place, you will have a feeling of fullness and reduced hunger, which will help you to kick-start your weight loss. The balloon stays in place for just 6 months to help you to adopt the diet and lifestyle changes needed to continue the weightloss.
More on our Gastric Balloon page.
Which is Right for Me?
Don't worry - we can help you choose! Why not request some further information and arrange a consultation to discuss your requirements with an expert?
Alternatively, try our BMI calculator for some advice based on your height and weight.
Weight Loss Surgery
For those who need a weight loss surgeon we offer the latest in gastric band and bariatric surgery including gastric banding, gastric balloon and gastric bypass surgery in the UK.
For those looking to improve their self image, we offer a whole host of other surgical and non-surgical procedures including the latest in cosmetic plastic surgery including rhinoplasty, nose jobs and tummy tucks, hair transplants and hair loss treatment and facial treatments and cosmetic dentistry.
What is the price of obesity surgery? To find out how much weight loss costs, and to see before and after surgery photos, contact us right now to book your consultation.
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