A study from Montefiore Medical Center found that remission of diabetes after bariatric surgery may only be a short-term outcome, with a relationship between postsurgical weight gain and an increase in hemoglobin A1c levels. The term “diabesity” describes the coexistence of diabetes and obesity, which is a global epidemic. While bariatric surgery has shown success in weight reduction and addressing comorbid conditions like type 2 diabetes, limited studies have explored the long-term effects. The research suggests that diabetic patients on insulin therapy preoperatively may benefit from continuing multidisciplinary support postoperatively, as weight loss alone does not significantly decrease hemoglobin A1c levels.
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Remission of Diabetes Post-Bariatric Surgery May Not Last
