People With Diabetes And Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery

There are a large number of people for whom weight loss is not so much a matter of slimming down to fit into a favorite pair of jeans, and more about health and quality of life; for many American men and women who are considering the option of bariatric surgery Los Angeles gastric bypass centers offer a variety of weight loss solutions. The effectiveness of weight loss surgery in large part depends on the present health condition of the patient.

Interestingly, people with diabetes lose less weight after gastric bypass surgery Los Angeles surgeons observe, when compared to non-diabetics, according to the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) researchers.

The study found patients with large stomach pouches similarly lose less weight, and also acknowledged that Los Angeles bariatric surgery provides weight loss, significant improvement in quality of life, extends life span and has a low rate of complications for most when accompanied by precise surgical technique and regular follow-up.

In some cases, diabetics may take insulin or other drugs that stimulate the production of fat and cholesterol, reducing the effectiveness of weight loss surgery. Other factors that may lead to weight gain in patients with diabetes include a 'protective' increase in caloric intake to treat episodes of hypoglycemia [low blood sugar], reduction of urinary glucose losses and sodium and water retention that are a direct effect of insulin on the distal tubule in the kidney.

The study concluded that gastric bypass provides good or excellent weight loss for most patients. However, diabetes mellitus and larger pouch size are independently associated with poor weight loss for some individual cases after gastric bypass. Changes in the use of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of poor weight loss among diabetics undergoing gastric bypass Los Angeles surgeons agree. Detailed attention to the creation of a small gastric pouch is essential for achieving the best results. For more information on bariatric and gastric bypass surgery, contact your local weight loss surgery experts to learn more.