Type 2 Diabetes is a disease that occurs when blood sugar levels are too high relative to the amount of insulin the body can produce to lower it effectively. When your body does not produce enough insulin, the glucose (sugar) cannot make its way to your cells, which results in it staying in your blood. This can be extremely dangerous, as it can lead to blood vessel damage to your heart, brain, kidneys, legs, and eyes.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Obesity plays a key role in the development of Type 2 Diabetes, as those with obesity have 10 times the risk of developing diabetes. This increased risk comes from foods that are high in fats and carbohydrates increasing fatty acids in the blood, and as a result, lipids will build up in your liver and in your muscles.
How can bariatric surgery help?
Bariatric surgery is one of the safest and most effective ways to treat Type 2 Diabetes, especially for those who have a BMI over 30 with Type 2 Diabetes or other comorbidities. Not sure of your BMI? Calculate your BMI here. Specifically, we recommend the Sleeve gastrectomy or the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery performed by one of our talented providers. Bariatric surgery can immediately (within a few days) reduce the sugar in the blood, which leads to many of our patients being able to lower or eliminate their dependency on diabetes medications. Reducing your blood sugar lowers your chances of developing kidney failures, heart attacks, strokes, and more.
According to the Schauer et al study, fasting glucose and A1C levels returned to normal in 83% of patients who underwent a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery, and were markedly improved in the remaining 17%.
How can Denver Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery treat Type 2 Diabetes?
If you suffer from Type 2 Diabetes and are looking for a way to experience reduction or remission, please reach out to us to schedule a consultation. Our team is eager to give you the tools you need to succeed with your bariatric surgery and experience a true life-change.