Comments on: Type 2 – gastro bypass?

By: Diane Y

Diane Y — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:06:59 +0000

Drs David Cummings and David Flum of the University of Washington wrote an editorial to the Journal of the American Medical Assoc. about the gastric bypass surgery usually cures Type ll in about 80 percent of the patients…also, it can eliminate having to take blood pressure meds. I have Type II and I will be having the GB 2-25-08. It is the Lifestyle change that takes place when you have GB.
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Star Telegram of Fort Worth Texas

By: ronimg

ronimg — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:59:59 +0000

I have seen GB and Lapband as a "cure" for diabetes. Of course your body and metabolism are now working in different ways and the need to control her diabetes with medication may be gone for now.
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By: southernvixin00

southernvixin00 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:39:59 +0000

My dad had GB surgery, he is no longer diabetic, nor does he have high blood pressure or sleep apnea. I would have a GB if my insurance would pay for it.
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By: TONY C

TONY C — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:34:59 +0000

Gastric bypass surgery for weight reduction is a bit much, but certainly not unpopular, and has nothing to do with a cure for type 2 diabetes.(it should be contraindicated). For weight loss, gastric ballon insertion or Fundoplication procedures are much less invasive, done through a gastroscope, and not frought with complications of food going directly from the stomach to the small bowel.
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By: Big Bobby Clobber

Big Bobby Clobber — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:20:59 +0000

No.
Your sister HAS type 2 diabetes. Her body was producing enough insulin for a normal person, but not for an overweight one. She was able to reduce her meds, but she must always take care and keep an eve on her sugar levels.

Sorry about your child , but type 1 diabetes is very different, and sadly, your child will be on an insulin regimen for the rest of their lives.

The GB is not a cure for diabetes by any means. Weight loss is one of the many tools for assisting in diabetes management
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