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Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery

A surgical procedure for weight loss that can lead to remission in type 2 diabetes.

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Jan 15, 2026
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Is there a cure for diabetes?

There is not a single, universally accepted cure for “diabetes” today, because diabetes names multiple diseases with different causes and treatments (type 1 and type 2 being the largest categories) . ...

Jan 16, 2026

Why does losing weight help with type 2 diabetes?

Losing weight improves type 2 diabetes primarily because it reduces the body’s insulin resistance and hepatic glucose production, restores more normal insulin secretion, and lowers the fat stored in o...

Jan 13, 2026

What legitimate medical treatments currently approved for type 2 diabetes have evidence for remission, and how do they differ from ‘miracle cure’ ads?

There are legitimate, FDA‑approved treatments for type 2 diabetes that have evidence of producing remission—most strongly metabolic/bariatric surgery and intentional substantial weight loss through st...

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