While conducting some on-line research, I came across a rather intriguing article examining the possible like between Diabetes and weight-loss bariatric surgery. The story even dared to hint at the C-word: Cure. As I’m sure you all know, bariatric surgery was developed to help the morbidly obese shed excess weight. The surgery isn't for everyone, and it's not without its controversy and critics. At some point, though, it was apparently discovered quite by accident that the surgery was having a rather remarkable and startling effect on Diabetics: Their blood sugar returned to normal, non-Diabetic levels. And we’re not talking months later, after the resulting weight loss. We’re talking about the phenomenon occurring essentially as soon as the patient leaves the operating table. According to the article, while there are some theories out there, why this phenomenon is occurring isn’t exactly known. Wondering if any of you have heard of this or have any additional information on whether this possible link has been confirmed? BTW, in the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that I’m a new blogger who, until now, was unaccustomed to writing about my Diabetes struggles. However, I recently decided that joining a Facebook group and also blogging about my experiences would be a good outlet and something that might help, perhaps even inspire, others. At the same time, I hoped that the sharing and engagement and feedback of others in the same Diabetes boat might be just the sort of encouragement and uplifting that I needed to stay on track with my Diabetes management. In case you’re wondering or even leery, please know that I’m not selling or promoting anything and don’t have any advertising or sponsor links on my blog. Just my own experiences and my own thoughts and words for those who care to read them. Today’s blog entry, my 6th since launching the blog earlier this month, talks about the bariatric surgery story. I welcome any and all feedback. Thanks for letting me share! Have a blessed day, all.
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