The Slimming Pool Weight Loss Blog: Hey, I was Eating That!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Weight Loss Surgery Cures Type 2 Diabetes
Just heard about this yesterday, but apparently they are discovering that those having gastric bypass or lap band surgery for weight loss are able to discontinue medication for type 2 diabetes immediately after surgery!
Here's an article about it written way back in 2007 and another article from WebMD from just this January 2008.
Read an excerpt of results of a study published in JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) in the Jan 23rd Edition. This is very interesting. I'll need to do much more research to know if it's a reality or just another scam to induce more people to undertake risky surgery for the sake of money.
Generally those with Type 2 Diabetes can become non-diabetic with diet and exercise but I realize that's just not so easy for everyone. If we all moved to a desert island (with nothing but what grew there to eat) it'd be far easier to get lean. Raise your hand if you want to move to Gilligan's Island (sitcom from the 60s for the uninitiated).
