Diabetic Survey Results
I posted this on the main board...
I took this Diabetic survey for my own information.
I asked these (5.) questions and 33 people answered them.
1.) What surgery did you have?
2.) When?
3.) What doctor and state?
4.) Do you still have diabetes?
5.) Is it better if not gone completely?
100% of the 8 people that had the Duodenal Switch say they are no longer diabetic. This means no medication and no food restrictions.
24 RNYs and 1 LapBand answered.
72% or 18 said they were still diabetic on about half of former medication. Much improved but not in remission. Must exercize, watch carbs and no sugar.
Except for one RNYer of the 18. For her there had been zero improvement at time of survey. She had to start using Byetta again and start using huge doses of fast-acting insulin after her surgery.
28% or 7 RNYs said they are not on medication any more, but, must exercise, watch carbs and no sugar.
Thank you to all that answered...Deb.
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