Gastric bypass bests banding for weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure

[Northerner]

Gastric bypass surgery has better outcomes than gastric banding for long-term weight loss, controlling type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and lowering cholesterol levels, according to a new review by surgeons of nearly 30 long-term studies comparing the two types of bariatric procedures.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140925182538.htm

 

[Wythenshwe]

Ergo diabetics won't be allowed to have it, and it'll all be put down to lack of funding.