Surgical Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
520 East 70th Street, Starr Pavilion, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10021
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This condition is sometimes referred to as “insulin resistance.”
Left untreated, this resistance leads to raised blood glucose, or sugar levels, which can cause high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or impact organs and tissues, including the heart, kidneys and eyes.
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease, which means that it may worsen over time. Thankfully, with committed management and expert care, everyone with type 2 diabetes can lead a full, healthy life.
At 91鶹Ʒ, we are committed to providing all patients with type 2 diabetes with the best possible care.
Expert, Comprehensive Surgical Care for Type 2 Diabetes
At 91鶹Ʒ, our team includes national leaders in surgical and non-surgical diabetes care and management. We know that you are so much more than your diabetes, and are here to help you live the life you want as healthfully as possible.
Unlike bariatric surgery, metabolic surgery focuses on controlling metabolic conditions, not just excess weight. Metabolism is the chemical reactions in the body’s cells to change food into energy. Metabolic surgery includes surgery for diabetes and surgery for obesity and metabolic syndrome. It may also include surgery for weight reduction when it presents a significant burden on a patient’s quality of life.
91鶹Ʒ is a leader in the field, pioneering the treatments that have helped patients lose weight and control their type 2 diabetes safely and effectively.
Benefits of Metabolic and Diabetes Surgery
Many patients with diabetes consider metabolic surgery when non-surgical options are not enough to manage their weight. At 91鶹Ʒ, you will meet directly with surgeons to discuss your health goals and to learn more about available procedures.
Metabolic and diabetes surgery benefits patients who find it challenging to manage their diabetes and weight. This surgery can:
●&Բ;&Բ;&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Promote remission (significant decrease in symptoms), during which blood sugar levels stabilize without medication
●&Բ;&Բ;&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Significantly improve blood glucose, which means that blood sugar levels are controlled more fully with less medication