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Health Minute: Weight loss surgery controls diabetes and obesity better than lifestyle change

This article looks at the overall results of Weight Loss Surgery versus lifestyle. However, it’s my firm belief that to be truly successful at control of diabetes and obesity, BOTH surgery AND LIFESTYLE change are necessary!! – Dr. Naik

People with worrisome levels of obesity and poor control of their type 2 diabetes face two dramatically different options to substantially improve their health: bariatric (weight loss) surgery or intensive lifestyle management. The post Weight loss surgery controls diabetes and obesity better than lifestyle change appeared first on Health Minute. Read the full story

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