The term bariatric is derived from the Greek words for “weight” and “to treat.” Originally, as its name denotes, this form of surgery was aimed at helping people manage obesity. But as medical science ...

“Surgical therapy for diabetic gastroparesis is associated with improved glycemic control and reduced diabetes-related ...

Patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery and had 10-year durable diabetes remission had a 60% lower risk of incident cancer than patients who had usual obesity care.

Bariatric surgery is more effective than medical treatment alone for the long-term control of type 2 diabetes in obese patients, finds the first 5-year follow-up study, prompting a call for a ...

More than half of patients with diabetes and a history of metabolic surgery (51%) experienced remission of their diabetes even if they did not achieve significant weight loss after surgery, according ...

Bariatric surgery is more effective than medical and lifestyle modifications for achieving long-term type 2 diabetes control and remission, according to new research led by a University of Pittsburgh ...

New research gives clear proof that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes, and doctors say it should be offered sooner to more people with the disease — not just as a last resort.

Share on Pinterest Bariatric surgery may be better for preserving kidney function in people with diabetes and obesity than GLP-1 drugs. Image credit: Ruben Earth/Getty Images. In a new study, people ...

Author’s new book recounts his experience with dialysis, surgery, kidney transplant and long-term recovery D. R. Crotzer, an engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and author, announces the release of ...

Could a procedure known for relieving physical discomfort also reshape long-term metabolic health? New findings suggest breast reduction surgery may be linked to lower risks of diabetes and ...