Over 30 million have now been diagnosed with diabetes in India. They do not pointlessly call India the diabetic capital of the world. The CPR (Crude Prevalence Rate) in the urban areas of India is thought to be 9%. In rural areas, the prevalence is approximately 3% of the total population.
What is weight loss surgery?
According to Wikipedia, Weight Loss or Bariatric surgery includes a variety of procedures performed on people who have obesity. The weight loss is mostly achieved by altering gut hormone levels that are responsible for hunger and satiety, leading to a new hormonal weight set point. This includes gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries.
When are weight loss surgeries recommended?
Such surgeries are recommended in cases that pose serious threats to your health that weight reduction becomes essential.
Type 2 Diabetes is a situation where the pancreas produces enough insulin but the body is unable to use it. Diabetes is a syndrome leading to a number of diseases like blindness, heart, and blood vessel disease, strokes, kidney failure, nerve damage and in severe cases amputations. Contemporary therapies may not always be able to manage Diabetes. In that case weight loss surgeries are vital.
Who performs weight loss surgery?
A Bariatric surgeon is the one who performs the procedure. The team may include an endocrinologist, a general surgeon, a cardiologist, and a physician.
Preparing for the Procedure: Candidates are evaluated based on –
When you are ready for the dietary and exercise commitment the procedure takes place.
How is the Bariatric surgery performed?
There are 2 types of procedures:
Your team will help you decide which surgery is best indicated, gathering all your available personal information. Once the surgery is performed you will not be allowed to eat for 2 days giving your stomach time to heal.
What precautions do I need to take post-surgery?
Risks involved with the bariatric surgery are:
Longer-term risks and complications:
Gathering results from various centers in Indian set up have confirmed that up to 80% of people have shown no signs of diabetes after surgery. Apart from this, people usually lose 60% to 80% of their extra weight. Not to leave the part where it has improved the quality of life in leaps and bouts. Even six years after bariatric surgery, 62% have shown no signs of diabetes. They also had better blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. In comparison, similar people on medication only 6-8% have shown that kind of results. Let’s kick some diabetic — today….
Dr. Vikas Kapur, Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology – Surgical, General Surgery, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram
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