Duodenal exclusion devices: promising tools in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

The prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate. As of 2008, the worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes was estimated to be approximately 9% of the global adult population.1 While pharmacotherapeutic options for the treatment of type 2 diabetes are expanding, patients suffering from type 2 diabetes continue to experience a significantly higher risk of developing comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and cancer.2 Therefore, the development of new therapeutic modalities for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes is crucial. Bariatric surgery is currently considered the most effective therapeutic modality for the long-term treatment of obesity.3 Furthermore, certain bariatric procedures have been reported to result in relatively high rates of type 2 diabetes resolution. It is important to note that variation exists in the efficacy of different bariatric procedures to produce diabetes resolution....
Source: Gut - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research