Gastric Bypass Surgery Problems
The success of gastric bypass surgery on obese patients is sparking a debate on whether or not diabetics and other high-risk individuals would benefit from the procedure. Studies conducted in the past several years have linked gastric bypass surgery to a reduction in diabetes-related deaths and it has allowed many diabetics to reduce or eliminate their reliance on medications. But some doctors worry that the surgery risks may outweigh the benefits for older patients and those with severe health...
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