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Type 2 Diabetes
Surgery
Weight-loss surgery
If you
have type 2 diabetes and a body mass index (BMI) Reference greater than 35 Opens New Window Reference 
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Reference weight loss surgery Opens New Window may help you lose weight and
improve your type 2 diabetes control.Reference 1
Studies show that the large weight loss provided by stomach surgery (bariatric surgery) improves blood sugar control in people who are very overweight.Reference 1
Surgery for diabetes complications
Some complications from type 2 diabetes may need surgical treatment. For example:
- Surgery to remove the Reference vitreous gel Opens New Window (vitrectomy) may be needed for Reference diabetic retinopathy Opens New Window Reference Opens New Window.
- Foot problems caused by diabetic neuropathy may lead to a need for amputation.
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Reference Cardiovascular Opens New Window Reference Opens New Window problems may require heart surgery.
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