Bariatric surgery plus medical therapy : effective Tx for T2DM?

Abstract

Bariatric surgery + medical therapy: Effective Tx for T2DM? Short-term studies have indicated “Yes,” but does a longterm randomized controlled trial give it a thumbs up? PRACTICE CHANGER: Consider bariatric surgery with medical therapy as a treatment option for adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and a body mass index ≥27 kg/m2. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION: B: Based on a nonblinded, single-center, randomized controlled trial.