How Weight Loss Surgery Helps Diabetes

Courtesy WebMD Health  Tue, 09/02/2008 - 12:30

Obese diabetes patients who have gastric bypass weight loss surgery often show dramatic improvement in blood sugar control within days, long before significant weight loss occurs.


 

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Some personal stories about WLS

At this weight loss surgery guide, there are personal stories from people who have actually had the surgery if you are considering it for yourself

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