The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Diabetic Retinopathy: Good, Bad, or Both?

Bariatric surgery, initially intended as a weight-loss procedure, is superior to standard lifestyle intervention and pharmacological therapy for type 2 diabetes in obese individuals. Intensive medical management of hyperglycemia is associated with improved microvascular outcomes. Whether or not the...

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Main Authors: Dora M. Gorman, Carel W. le Roux, Neil G. Docherty
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Korean Diabetes Association 2016-09-01
Series:Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
Subjects:
Bariatric surgery
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic retinopathy
Microvascular complications
Obesity
Online Access:https://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-40-354.pdf
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