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Diabetes Therapy
LAGB prevents diabetes and arterial hypertension and induces their remission in morbid obesity
March 6th, 2006
Laparoscopic gastric banding prevents type 2 diabetes and arterial hypertension, and induces their remission in morbid obesity. "Lifestyle modifications and pharmacological interventions can prevent type 2 diabetes in obese subjects with impaired glucose tolerance. The aim of this study was to compare laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and conventional diet (No-LAGB) in the prevention (primary intervention study; 56 vs. 29 patients) and remission (secondary intervention study; 17 vs. 20 patients) of type 2 diabetes and hypertension in grade 3 obesity in a 4-year study," scientists in Italy report. A.E. Pontiroli and colleagues at the...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2006-03-06)
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