What We Know

At University Bariatrics, we keep a pretty close eye on the latest health news, but not all of it is as revealing as you might think. For example, an article in the September 23 Los Angeles Times had what sounded like a somewhat encouraging report. "U.S. rate of Type 2 diabetes stabilizes, CDC reports," said the headline.

However, when you look a little bit into the facts, it's not clear that the Atlanta-based Center for Disease Control has really learned much at all. An estimated 28% of diabetes cases never get a formal diagnosis. That means the CDC numbers are very likely incorrect and diabetes may be continuing to grow alongside our nation's collective waistline. As the Affordable Healthcare Act (aka Obamacare) continues, however, it's our hope that more diabetic patients will still getting treated and the numbers might start to reflect the actual reality.

The important thing to remember is that a bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks
or anywhere else remains the best way we know of of treating diabetes in obese patients. The research is clear that patients generally see a significant improvement or an actual remission in their type 2 diabetes, one of the health impacts of obesity most destructive to lifespan and the overall quality of life. We also know that the earlier it is done, the more effective it tends to be in fighting diabetes.

If you are dealing with such negative health impacts of obesity as diabetes and high blood pressure, among many other conditions, we're happy to help. If you'd like to learn more about whether you're a candidate for such treatments as sleeve gastrectomy in Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks, just give us a call anytime.