Type 2 diabetes occurs when our body isn’t able to regulate and process the sugar we get from food, resulting in high blood sugar levels. This type of diabetes is normally known as adult-onset diabetes because it can develop later in life due not only to genes but lifestyle factors like low inactivity and obesity, which in itself triggers insulin resistance.
Once you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your doctor will start a treatment plan which will sometimes include medications to manage the symptoms. Type 2 diabetes is not curable but it can go into remission to the point you will not need medication. However, patients will need to make significant lifestyle changes to achieve this, which sometimes requires a little help. This is where weight loss surgery comes into play.
Weight loss surgery is a powerful tool that will help patients develop those desired habits and be well on their way towards long-term remission. When receiving bariatric treatment with Diabetes Obesity Clinic, your food intake is considerably reduced and will be carefully monitored by a team of experts to not only promote the much needed weight loss but also make sure you are properly nourished and your body’s nutritional needs are met.
Weight loss surgery also makes it easier to start an exercise routine! By shedding the excess weight, pressure on your joints will lessen and make it easier (and less painful) for you to keep active throughout your day.
Up to 80% of bariatric patients report achieving Type 2 Diabetes remission 2 years after their surgery (Source: National Library of Medicine). This is proof that, even after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, you can live a long, healthy life!
If you suffer from Type 2 Diabetes or any of the following obesity-related conditions: high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, joint pain, etc. and you would like to know if weight loss surgery is an option for you, don’t hesitate to contact us!
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