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Has Anyone Had Weight Loss Surgery To "cure" Diabetes?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA

I have been told that after having this surgery I would no longer have to treat my diabetes. However I am wondering if I would be trading one set of problems for another. Since I have a weight problem being approved is not a problem, but I prefer to do things as naturally as possible. Some insight would be helpful and appreciated.

August 22, 2016
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Unfortunately, there IS NO cure for us. Any Medical professional who tells you that should have their license revoked. I have been a type 2 diabetic for over 21 years now and have seen many Medical professionals up and down the east coast of the US. Not one has ever said, that I could cure it if I did this or that. However, I have been told by most that, it can be kept under control. This disease can be treated, & controlled, not cured. Just a heads up before you do anything drastic. Best of luck and I am here if you need to talk.

April 10, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Once you're a diabetic, you're always a diabetic. Just because your A1C is within normal range, it doesn't mean you're diabetes is gone.

You still have to watch what you eat and avoid sugar and carbohydrates as much as possible. Otherwise you're A1C will go right back up no matter what your weight is.

You might try taking ozympic. It would take care of any weight problem. In the 6 months that I've been on it I've gone from 210 lb to 168.

October 28, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member, Research, Cynthia. Being over weight is stressful for your heart. Being overweight and diabetic is twice as stressful for your entire body. Talk to you endrochrondolgist or surgeon and ask for their professional opinion.When one is diabetic throw "natural" out the window. Good luck.

August 23, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

That is a very drastic measure. Not something I would recommend.

September 22, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

After surgery I went off all diabetes meds for a couple years, then some lbs creeped up and back on meds.

September 13, 2023

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