Can Gastric Bypass Surgery Reverse Type 2  Diabetes?

Sherry

Would you get gastric bypass surgery to reverse your Type 2 Diabetes?

In the past, gastric bypass surgery was considered a treatment reserved only for people who were at a medically determined heavier weight. However, recent studies have shown that this type of surgery can also be an effective way to reverse diabetes.

While there are many different methods that have been studied to reverse diabetes, gastric bypass surgery is one of the most promising. This is because it has been shown to be effective in helping people to lose a significant amount of weight. And weight loss directly helps improve insulin sensitivity and control blood sugar levels.

So yes, gastric bypass surgery has been shown to reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

One study claimed half of the people with type 2 diabetes had long-term respite after having gastric bypass surgery1https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210727171635.htm.

Indeed, gastric bypass may offer a way to control blood sugar levels without medication.

Recently, this surgery is the preferred procedure for people who have both Type 2 Diabetes and are medically over the recommended weight. This is because the surgery can help to improve both conditions. 

RYGB (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass) surgery works by helping patients to lose weight and then keep the weight off long-term. Also, the surgery can also help to improve insulin resistance, which is a major cause of Type 2 Diabetes. 

What are the types of Gastric Bypass surgery that can help reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

  1. Lap band surgery is a common type of bariatric surgery that involves placing a band around the stomach to create a small pouch for food. This reduces the amount of food that can be consumed and leads to weight loss.
  2. Gastric bypass surgery is another type of bariatric surgery. It involves creating a small stomach pouch and attaching it to the small intestine. This allows food to bypass the larger stomach, leading to reduced calorie intake and weight loss.

Based on a clinical study, the majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery experience a remission of their diabetes. In some cases, up to 90% of patients see a significant improvement in their condition within the first few months after surgery. 2https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2762479#:~:text=Findings%20In%20this%20cohort%20study,5%20years%20of%20follow%2Dup

But, it is important to note that this is not a cure for diabetes. 

Type 2 Diabetes patients still need to track their blood sugar levels and make lifestyle changes to maintain their health over the long term.

Click here for Part 1 of a 3-part article that we wrote on how to reverse Type 2 Diabetes. 

Sherry

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