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Bariatric Surgery: The Most Cost Effective Way to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Monday, 20 May 2019 by Why Weight

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), individuals diagnosed with diabetes spend, on average, about $13,700.00 on medical treatment, prescriptions, etc. per year. This annual expenditure is about 2.3 times more than the medical costs for people without diabetes. For instance, if Jane is diagnosed with diabetes when she’s 35 and she dies when

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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

Monday, 22 April 2019 by Why Weight

Say goodbye to comorbidities like sleep apnea and diabetes! The benefits of bariatric surgery are countless. From controlling high blood pressure to curing type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery can be life-changing. Gerard was nearly 200 pounds overweight before his surgery. He was taking medication for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and acid reflux. He also