Gastric diversion surgery is used to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity, overweight and other conditions is more effective to reduce weight and reduce diabetes symptoms.
In recent years, studies have found that gastric diversion surgery is an effective bariatric procedure that can also treat some type 2 diabetes. It has been pointed out in the literature that for overweight and obesity accompanied by diabetes mellitus, most of the blood glucose drop 3 years after the operation can reach the standard of diabetes treatment, and after the gastric diversion surgery, the weight of the obese people is significantly reduced, and most of the BMI returns to normal.
At the same time, some studies have also pointed out that for non-obese patients, gastric diversion surgery has an independent hypoglycemic effect. This may be due to the fact that gastric diversion surgery reestablishes the hormonal balance of the gastrointestinal tract and repairs the function of intestinal-derived pancreatic islets.
The procedure must be performed with a comprehensive judgment of time of onset, islet function, and intestinal source regulation of islet function. In normal weight diabetic patients, surgery should be chosen with caution, and diet and exercise are more recommended for glycemic control.
The procedure carries a certain risk of complications, so it should be performed in a qualified and experienced hospital.