Type II Diabetes

Type II diabetes is a disorder where the body produces insulin, but resists it. The body needs insulin to control blood sugar. Unfortunately, obese people develop a resistance to insulin. While type II diabetes may occur regardless of someone's age, gender, or body mass, the disease tends to be more severe in the obese.

How does bariatric surgery improve type II diabetes?
There has been significant evidence revealing that patients who undergo gastric bypass lower their insulin resistance, reduce their blood pressure, as well as the amount of fats in their blood. In a landmark study, some patients saw the complete resolution of diabetes within days following gastric bypass surgery, even before significant weight loss was achieved.

In a remarkable result, many gastric bypass surgery patients with type II diabetes have demonstrated little or no need for continuing medication.