Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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lostonrye
lostonrye
bybass seems a cure for diabetes

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4029652n&tag=contentMain;contentBody
deleted_user
deleted_user
depending on who is doing the talking it is 75 to 80% of the time.
lostonrye
lostonrye
yes watching the video it seems to be that patients blood sugar returns to normal right after the surgery

that's before any weight loss So what is it that is effecting the blood glucose levels.
deleted_user
deleted_user
IT is strange that they get odd meds the same week isn't it. Must besomething to do when they disconnect the duodenum?

Also wonder why it is only the obese people they will do this on. Why not regular weight diabetics? Not sure if I would do that at this point in time but it'ssomething to think about..
deleted_user
deleted_user
there is actually ongoing discussion about using this as a treatment for t2 diabetes.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wow did not know this.
I though it was after they lost weight. Wondered why they said they know longer were diabetic just after surgery.
Is this only with the bypass or is it with the lap band too? Can they just take out the duodenum? I have seen people with the by pass have other problems too. I know of woman that had the staple does that get rid of diabetes 2?
deleted_user
deleted_user
With the stapling and lap band its very difficult to lose weight and keep it off because part of your stomach is not removed. With the GBS the carbs are not digested anymore and so no more meds. But with GBS if you do have carbs you get very sick.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thought this was interesting.

BMI Range Meaning
Under 16 Anorexic
Between 16 and 20 Thin
Between 21 and 25 Ideal
Between 26 and 30 Moderately Overweight
Between 31 and 35 Overweight
Between 36 and 39 Very Obese
Over 40 Morbidly Obese

If your BMI is greater than 40, then one treatment alternative for you may be Bariatric surgery. If your BMI is over 35 but you have a significant number of health problems (ex: diabetes, sleep apnea) caused or made much worse by your weight, then you might also consider Bariatric surgery as a treatment option.

I am at 38 and my doctor said I don't qualify anymore - because I lost 50 pounds and am off blood pressure pills. He says besides the diabetes, I am very healthy. He almost sounded disappointed. lol The hospital he works out of has a wonderful bariatric center with a great success rate. He is definitely proud of that.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I saw a program on TV that says they ARE thinking of GBS as a cure for diabetes even tho you are thin.

Well, Hope, at least I know I'm not anorexic !!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
you are right Arline. In a few years we may see this as a mainstream cure for T2