Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

How Metabolic Surgery Treats Diabetes

Bariatric procedures like gastric bypass and duodenal switch work by altering gut hormone production (GLP-1, GIP, PYY), which improves insulin sensitivity and often leads to complete diabetes remission. These changes occur within days to weeks, long before significant weight loss.

Surgical Options for Diabetes

🔹 Gastric Bypass (RYGB) - Gold standard for BMI 35-50
🔹 Duodenal Switch - Most effective for BMI >50
🔹 Sleeve Gastrectomy - Good option for lower BMI patients
🔹 Ileal Interposition - Experimental hormone-focused procedure

Who Qualifies for Diabetes Surgery?

✔ BMI ≥ 30 with uncontrolled diabetes
✔ C-peptide levels showing residual insulin production
✔ Patients willing to commit to lifelong follow-up
✔ Those failing conventional diabetes management

Techniques Used at Medicape

🔸 Precision Metabolic Testing - Assesses surgical candidacy
🔸 Hybrid Procedures - Combines bypass with duodenal mucosal resurfacing
🔸 Intraoperative Glucose Monitoring - Real-time metabolic assessment
🔸 Multidisciplinary Diabetes Team - Endocrinologists + surgeons collaborate

Recovery & Healing Timeline

🕒 First Week:

🩺 Month 1:

🕒 Months 3-6:

🕒 1 Year:

Why Choose Medicape for Diabetes Surgery?

💉 Pioneers in Metabolic Surgery - Since 2008
📉 87% Diabetes Remission Rate - At 5-year follow-up
🔬 Clinical Research Participation - Access to latest techniques
🌐 Global Referral Center - Patients from 45+ countries