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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Does type 2 diabetes make bariatric surgery riskier?
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A/Prof Ruth Blackham
Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)
Dr Ruth Blackham is an Australian-trained Surgeon with subspecialty Fellowships in Bariatric, Upper GI and Metabolic Surgery. She has a special interest in Women's Health, … View Profile
It can. Be sure to follow any instructions from your surgeon about managing your diabetes around the time of surgery. Almost everyone with Type 2 Diabetes sees big improvement or even complete remission after surgery. Some studies have even reported improvement of Type 1 Diabetes after bariatric procedures.
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