Gastric Bypass or Lap Bands to treat diabetes - Adertisement targets diabetics with magazine ad

November 18, 9:44 PMHealth Technology ExaminerVictoria Nicks

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A November 15th advertisement in Parade Magazine gives the appearance of encouraging the use of gastric banding, a less invasive version of a gastric bypass, as a potential treatment for diabetes.

Gastric bypass/banding benefits for diabetics

Weight loss is beneficial for a diabetic. Glucose metabolism is improved in people who are not obese, so losing excess weight improves health for a diabetic. Symptoms of diabetes can be dramatically improved with drastic weight loss, such as the weight loss that comes with a gastric bypass or gastric band.

Problems with surgical weight loss

Gastric banding or gastric bypass, the procedure is still surgery, and can result in medical complications. In addition, the success of the procedure depends on the patient's ability to stop eating when he or she feels full. In an individual who eats for comfort, or who has lost touch with hunger/satiety signals, this procedure may not be successful.