Author Interviews, Diabetes, NYU, Weight Research / 06.11.2013
Type 2 Diabetes and Role of Bariatric Surgery
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Manish Parikh MD
Associate Professor of Surgery, NYU School of Medicine
Director of Bariatric Surgery, Bellevue Hospital Center
550 First Ave NBV 15 South 7
New York, NY 10010
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Parikh: The main findings of this study is that surgery is safe and effective in patients with type 2 diabetes and BMI under 35. The overall estimated rate of diabetes remission was 55% at 12 months, ranging from 33% for the adjustable gastric banding, 49% for the “mini” gastric bypass, 54% for the sleeve gastrectomy, 64% for the gastric bypass, 71% for the biliopancreatic diversion, and 81% for ileal transposition.
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