Over 500 million people worldwide live with Type 2 Diabetes, making it one of the fastest-growing health challenges of our time. For millions of Indians living with Type 2 Diabetes, daily insulin shots and strict diets often feel like a lifelong burden. But what if there was a way to reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin altogether? Here’s how bariatric surgery is redefining diabetes care, offering patients a path toward long-term remission and improved quality of life.
Understanding the Link Between Obesity and Diabetes
In India, the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes is closely tied to rising obesity rates and sedentary lifestyles. Excess body fat, particularly around the abdomen, increases insulin resistance and disrupts the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. For individuals struggling with both obesity and diabetes, lifestyle changes alone often fail to deliver sustainable results.
That’s where metabolic or bariatric surgery steps in as a powerful, science-backed intervention.
How Bariatric Surgery Improves Blood Sugar Control
Bariatric procedures such as Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and Mini Gastric Bypass don’t just reduce stomach size. They also alter gut hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, and help regulate glucose metabolism.
Clinical studies show that over 80% of patients experience diabetes remission within months of surgery, often allowing them to stop insulin and oral medications entirely.1 Improved metabolism, reduced appetite, and sustainable weight loss all contribute to better long-term blood sugar control.
Beyond Weight Loss: A New Life After Surgery
Patients frequently report more than just stable blood sugar levels. They enjoy higher energy, better heart health, improved fertility, and renewed confidence. Bariatric surgery, when performed by an experienced specialist, becomes a transformative journey from dependence to independence, helping patients reclaim control over their health and future.
Reclaim Your Health and Freedom with Dr. Mahendra Narwaria at Asian Bariatrics
Dr. Mahendra Narwaria, one of India’s leading bariatric and metabolic surgeons, has helped thousands of patients achieve freedom from diabetes and obesity. At Asian Bariatrics Private Limited, his team offers comprehensive, individualized care, combining medical expertise, advanced surgical techniques, and long-term support for lasting success.
If you or a loved one is struggling with diabetes and obesity, don’t wait to take the first step toward a healthier, insulin-free life.
Book your consultation with Dr. Mahendra Narwaria at Asian Bariatrics Pvt. Ltd. and start your journey from insulin to independence today.
Reference:
1-https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1200111