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Banded MGB-OAGB can aid dumping syndrome and weight loss
Mini gastric bypass-one anastomosis gastric bypass (MGB-OAGB) is now the 3rd most commonly performed bariatric procedure in the world, and is believed by some of its proponents to be equal too, if not better than, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
Drug delivery system combats post-bariatric hypoglycaemia
A new automated drug delivery system can help prevent dangerously low blood sugar in patients who have undergone weight-loss surgery, according to a study, ‘OR22-3: Closed-Loop Glucagon Pump: A Novel and Effective Strategy for Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia’, presented at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, LA.
Weight-Loss Surgery Typically Pushes Type 2 Diabetes Into Remission
As many as 7 out of 10 people with type 2 diabetes can achieve long-term disease remission by having weight-loss surgery called gastric bypass, according to a new Danish study.
Weight-Loss Surgery Just as Successful for Teens With Down Syndrome
Young people with Down syndrome or other cognitive impairments are just as successful in shedding excess pounds after weight-loss surgery as their peers, a new study finds.
So you've had weight-loss surgery - now what?
Eating habits and physical activity have a greater impact on weight-loss surgery's long-term success than measures like counting calories, a new study finds.