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ea0021p161 | Diabetes and metabolism | SFEBES2009

Weight and glycaemic outcomes following bariatric surgery in people with type 2 diabetes

Demssie Yared N , Jawaheer Jhalini , Farook Seleena , New John P , Syed Akheel A

Bariatric surgery in people with morbid obesity results in effective long-term weight loss, and resolution or reduction in the severity of several co-morbid conditions. The majority of obese people with type 2 diabetes who undergo bariatric surgery, achieve remission of their diabetes or a significant reduction of their glucose lowering therapy in the long-term. We conducted a retrospective observational study to assess changes in body weight and glycaemic control in obese typ...