Weight Loss Surgeons Have Something Up Their Sleeve

No where is weight loss more essential to health than in those with obesity related Type 2 diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome can be thought of as Type 2 Diabetes before the blood sugar levels become elevated. Experts are now turning more often to surgery when convential treatment with diet, exercise and medication fails [...]

Written on September 20, 2008 | Posted in diabetes, diet and weight loss

Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetes Management

Recent studies are confirming that weight loss surgery can provide dramatic improvements in treatment of people with Type 2 Diabetes.  One such recent study compared the results of many other studies of weight loss surgery and was published in the JAMA.  Type 2 diabetes, or adult onset diabetes,  is generally seen in over-weight adults. When an individual gains weight the [...]

Written on September 17, 2008 | Posted in diabetes