Diabetes, one of the major reasons of obesity worldwide, will be the world’s seventh largest killer by 2030. In 2015, there were approximately 415 million patients with diabetes, and the number is expected to increase to 642 million by 2040. If we talk about Australia, obesity is a widely prevalent problem. What’s worth noting here is that the condition increases the risk of the individual developing type-2 diabetes (T2D), which if left unmanaged, may lead to graver problems such as blindness, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. This is when bariatric surgery comes in as a possible solution.

1. Bariatric Surgery: A Lifesaver for Type-2 Diabetes Patients

2. Diabetes, one of the major reasons of obesity worldwide,
will be the world’s seventh largest killer by 2030. In 2015,
there were approximately 415 million patients with
diabetes, and the number is expected to increase to 642
million by 2040. If we talk about Australia, obesity is a
widely prevalent problem. What’s worth noting here is that
the condition increases the risk of the individual
developing type-2 diabetes (T2D), which if left unmanaged,
may lead to graver problems such as blindness, heart
attack, stroke, and kidney failure. This is when bariatric
surgery comes in as a possible solution.
Bariatric surgery has a profound effect on T2D, and it is
not uncommon for a patient to come off all the medication,
post-surgery. The blog talks about T2D and whether you
should undergo the procedure at a center for bariatric
surgery in Perth or any other clinic in Australia.
Bariatric Surgery: A Lifesaver for Type-2 Diabetes Patients

3. Many people perceive that weight loss
surgery or Metabolic Surgery is a risky way
to treat T2D, but many studies suggest it to
be a more successful procedure than
bringing drugs and lifestyle changes in the
patient. Although diabetes is considered a
chronic and relentless disease with delay of
end-organ complication as the major goal of
the treatment, Metabolic surgery may even
lead to complete remission of the disease.
Bariatric Surgery and Type-2 Diabetes Reversal

4. In a major study 30 percent of people with T2D were
in remission for 15 years post-surgery, while only 7
percent were in remission after introducing drugs
and lifestyle changes. The surgery is prescribed to
those who:
Are unable to lose weight with traditional methods
 Have a trouble managing their diabetes with
increasing doses of medications.
 Most Type 2 diabetics who have been diabetic for
less than 5- 7 years have a very high chance of
remission and completely going off all medications.
Qualifications for the Procedure

5. Bariatric surgery, which is perceived to be a weight-
loss operation, is actually a metabolic operation.
Individuals undergoing the surgery need to introduce
changes in their lifestyle such as exercise and a
healthier diet to get the desired results post the
procedure. Bariatric surgery works well only if the
patient follows the strict routine.
One of the disadvantages of the surgery is that even if
an individual loses 40 kilograms, T2D is unlikely to go
into remission, if the disease was present for over 5-7
years. The reason is beta cells (cells in pancreas)
responsible for making insulin die off over the time,
and it is not possible to replace them. Individuals who
have lost a large number of beta cells, might not get
similar benefits as compared to those who still have
them in plenty. Hence it is necessary for medical
practitioners to realise this fact and refer patients to a
Bariatric/ Metabolic surgeon sooner rather than later.
Pros and Cons

6. Obesity contributes to non-communicable diseases,
reduced life-expectancy, and impaired quality of life.
Therefore, it is important to seek professional help as
soon as you see the weighing scale tipping beyond the
permissible mark.
We, at Perth Surgical & Bariatrics, are committed to
providing a healthy life to patients fighting morbid
obesity issues and are ideally placed to administer all
possible treatment options. If you have any question
about weight loss procedures, feel free to reach us at
0893509686 for a no-obligation consultation.
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