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How Gastric Bypass Rapidly Reverses Diabetes Symptoms

Posted on September 02, 2008

September 2, 2008 (EurekAlert) - A report in the September Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press, offers new evidence to explain why those who undergo gastric bypass surgery often show greater control of their diabetes symptoms within days. It also helps to explain why lap-band surgery doesn't offer the same instant gratification. By studying mice that have undergone both procedures, the researchers show that changes in the intestine are the key. In addition to removing about two-thirds of the stomach, gastric bypass in effect produces a double intestine, said Gilles Mithieux ...

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