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@kend

Just have a question. I am diabetic and have read research that weight loss surgery has a tendency to put an end to diabetes. It is used to end diabetes in other countries. Is there any truth to this? Thank you.

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kend (@kend)
I think the answer to your questions depends on your individual situation, type of diabetes, weight, etc...

I did find this article from Cleveland Clinic about subject:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21153-bariatric-weight-loss-surgery-for-treating-diabetes
It also has general information about weight loss surgery.

Laurie

Many are able to get off meds. Must be monitored

Hi!
Yes and no.
If you are heavy and have Type2 diabetes, I've seen the surgery very useful in eradicating Type 2 diabetes. I know of people who took lower amounts of meds and eventually come off all together.
I do not know if it is the same with Type1 diabetes.