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The case for bariatric surgery to manage CV risk in diabetes


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM AACE 2018


“For treatment of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular co-morbidities, long-term goals often are met following bariatric surgery versus behavior change,” said Dr. Hurley.

Dr. Hurley reported that he had no financial disclosures.

SOURCE: Hurley, D. AACE 2018, Session SGS-4.

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