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Cardiovascular, cancer and mortality events after bariatric surgery in people with and without pre-existing diabetes: A nationwide study

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Dhalwani NN, Zaccardi F, Waheed H, Mytton J, Papamargaritis D, Webb DR, et al. Cardiovascular, cancer and mortality events after bariatric surgery in people with and without pre-existing diabetes: A nationwide study. J Diabetes. 2019;11(4):265-72

Abstract

Bariatric surgery reduces cardiovascular events and mortality risk in obese individuals. However, it is unclear whether diabetes modifies this effect. This study examined mortality, cardiovascular, and cancer risk following bariatric surgery in adults with and without pre‐existing diabetes.

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