Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the processing of blood sugar (glucose). It happens when the body develops resistance to insulin and the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin. The most significant factor for developing Type 2 diabetes is obesity, as excessive body fat can lead to insulin resistance, resulting in blood sugar control very difficult.
Several factors contribute to the development of obesity-related Type 2 diabetes, including:
At Aster Hospitals, we provide expert care for patients with obesity-related Type 2 diabetes, offering a better approach with a team of general surgeons, endocrinologists, dietitians, and diabetes specialists.
Our goal at Aster is to provide comprehensive diabetes screening and diagnosis, treatments here include personalized plans that incorporate dietary counseling, exercise programs, medication management, and advanced surgical interventions like bariatric surgery for the patients with severe obesity and diabetes. We ensure continuous monitoring and support to help manage blood sugar levels and prevent complications.
A general surgeon should be consulted in cases where:
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?
While it cannot always be fully reversed, weight loss, bariatric surgery, and lifestyle modifications can help achieve diabetes remission in some cases.
How Does Obesity Cause Type 2 Diabetes?
Extra body fat, especially in the abdomen region, leads to insulin resistance, further increasing the blood sugar levels and then development of Type 2 diabetes.
What Are the Long-Term Benefits of Treating Obesity in Diabetes?
Managing weight through lifestyle changes or surgery can help improve insulin sensitivity, reduce medication dependence, and prevent diabetes-related complications.
Is Bariatric Surgery an Option for Diabetes Management?
Yes, bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, can significantly improve blood sugar control in patients with obesity-related diabetes.
Is Surgery Safe for Diabetic Patients?
Yes, when performed by skilled general surgeons, bariatric procedures are generally safe and can greatly improve diabetes management.
What Are the Long-Term Benefits of Treating Obesity in Diabetes?
Managing weight through lifestyle changes or surgery can help improve insulin sensitivity, reduce medication dependence, and prevent diabetes-related complications.
Is Surgery Safe for Diabetic Patients?
Yes, when performed by skilled general surgeons, bariatric procedures are generally safe and can greatly improve diabetes management.
How Does Obesity Cause Type 2 Diabetes?
Extra body fat, especially in the abdomen region, leads to insulin resistance, further increasing the blood sugar levels and then development of Type 2 diabetes.
Is Bariatric Surgery an Option for Diabetes Management?
Yes, bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, can significantly improve blood sugar control in patients with obesity-related diabetes.
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?
While it cannot always be fully reversed, weight loss, bariatric surgery, and lifestyle modifications can help achieve diabetes remission in some cases.
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