Weight-Loss Surgery
Answers to common questions about weight-loss surgery.
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What is bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is surgery designed to help treat severe obesity and its related health problems.
Can bariatric surgery improve diabetes?
Yes.
It can produce substantial weight loss and can greatly improve Type 2 diabetes in appropriately selected patients.
Is bariatric surgery suitable for everyone?
No.
Eligibility depends on factors such as BMI, metabolic disease, previous treatment and overall health.