Diabetics beware of "sugar obesity"! Medical "1 treatment" helped her shovel 42 kilograms of flesh
50% of diabetics suffer from obesity. She underwent “this surgery” and successfully removed 42 kilograms of flesh.
Diabetes is not only one of the common chronic diseases among Taiwanese people, but if combined with obesity to form “glucoobesity”, it may be even more detrimental to the health of diabetic patients. Dr. Luo Hongjie from the Department of Traumatology and Emergency Surgery at Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital said that nearly 50% of early-stage diabetic patients have obesity problems. When obesity combines with type 2 diabetes, it is called diabetes. If not properly controlled, it will cause complications such as cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, eye disease, kidney disease, etc. The harm to the body cannot be ignored.
In this regard, Dr. Luo Hongjie said that the National Health Insurance Department currently provides conditional health insurance benefits for “bariatric surgery” for overweight or diabetic patients. As long as the following 7 conditions are met, bariatric surgery can be performed:
BMI ≥ over (inclusive) 37.5; or BMI ≥ 32.5 combined with high-risk complications.
Aged between 20-65 years old.
It is necessary to attend a weight loss clinic for more than half a year and exercise and diet control for more than half a year.
No endocrine system abnormalities or other diseases causing obesity.
No substance abuse or mental illness.
The mental state is sound and there is no abnormality as determined by psychiatric consultation.
No major organ dysfunction and able to accept the risks of surgical operation.
Dr. Luo Hongjie said that there was a patient in the clinic who was obese due to long-term medication for diabetes. At his peak weight, he reached 106 kilograms. Because the patient is overweight, he will be out of breath after walking a few steps and is often laughed at by his peers, causing many inconveniences in his life. For the sake of health, the patient decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Within 10 months, he successfully removed 42 kilograms of meat and his diabetes was relieved as expected.
Opportunities to alleviate “sugar obesity”: Doctor reveals 3 major advantages of “gastric bypass surgery”
Dr. Luo Hongjie pointed out that gastric bypass surgery is one of the common bariatric surgeries. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is used to shrink the stomach and bypass the small intestine to achieve the effect of inhibiting food intake and blocking absorption, reducing daily caloric intake to maintain long-term weight loss. It can also effectively control cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Luo Hongjie added that most patients stop taking medication for one year after surgery, and their fasting blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin return to normal values, which is helpful to prevent and treat diabetes to a certain extent. The latest research also found that gastric bypass surgery can also significantly reduce the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
“Our goal is to allow the patient to be discharged from the hospital one day after the operation, without affecting the patient’s original schedule as much as possible.” Dr. Luo Hongjie, who is in charge of bariatric surgery, pointed out that the current gastric bypass surgery treatment is gradually becoming more complete, ranging from preoperative evaluation to preoperative drugs. , anesthesia monitoring, catheter-free, and spiritual care, the five major areas are aimed at helping groups suffering from diabetes or obesity, so that patients can regain a healthy and good quality of life without spending too much time.
Finally, Dr. Luo Hongjie also appealed to the public that although weight loss surgery has been practiced for many years, it is not a permanent solution. Postoperative diet control and regular exercise are still the key to maintaining the curative effect. Patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery may face the problem of nutrient deficiencies. At this time, they can supplement protein and multivitamins in an appropriate amount. Only when the patient cooperates with a regular schedule and regular follow-up visits can the bariatric surgery maximize its benefits.
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