Medical Management Vs Bariatric Surgery: Long-Term Diabetes Outcomes

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About The Study: After 7 to 12 years of follow-up, individuals originally randomized to undergo bariatric surgery compared with medical/lifestyle intervention had superior glycemic control with less diabetes medication use and higher rates of diabetes remission.

Authors: Anita P. Courcoulas, M.D., of the University of Pittsburgh, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2024.0318)

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