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Type 2 Diabetes - Surgery

Surgery is not a treatment for type 2 diabetes. But if you are very overweight and are considered a good candidate for surgery, gastrointestinal surgery can help you lose weight and improve your diabetes control. For more information, see the topic Obesity.

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Last Updated: August 03, 2007
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