The role of bariatric surgery to treat diabetes: current challenges and perspectives

Bariatric surgery is emerging as a powerful weapon against severe obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Given its role in metabolic regulation, the gastrointestinal tract constitutes a meaningful target...

Source: BMC Endocrine Disorders - August 10, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Chrysi Koliaki, Stavros Liatis, Carel W. le Roux and Alexander Kokkinos Tags: Review Source Type: research