Open AccessEffects of Obesity Surgery on Non–Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Author(s) -
Scott E. Greenway
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
archives of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3644
pISSN - 0004-0010
DOI - 10.1001/archsurg.137.10.1109
Subject(s) - medicine , malabsorption , diabetes mellitus , weight loss , surgery , population , obesity , gastric emptying , stomach , endocrinology , environmental health
Most individuals who have non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus are obese. The obese population has proved a frustrating entity regarding weight loss and diabetes control. Results of medical weight loss programs, medications, and behavior therapy have proved disappointing.