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11/07/2014
Guidelines Call For Increase In Ops To Fight Type 2 Diabetes
Draft guidelines have been produced proposing an expansion of weight loss surgery in England, in an effort to tackle the rise of type 2 diabetes.
Produced by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the guidelines stated aim is to reduce debilitating complications, which are a huge drain on NHS resources.
NICE say that tens of thousands could be eligible for the surgery, however, Diabetes UK sets the estimate at around 850,000.
It is understood that the guidelines are based on evidence that suggests a gastric bypass operation can improve symptoms in around 60% of patients.
Type 2 diabetes can result in blindness, amputations and nerve damage.
(MH/IT)
Produced by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the guidelines stated aim is to reduce debilitating complications, which are a huge drain on NHS resources.
NICE say that tens of thousands could be eligible for the surgery, however, Diabetes UK sets the estimate at around 850,000.
It is understood that the guidelines are based on evidence that suggests a gastric bypass operation can improve symptoms in around 60% of patients.
Type 2 diabetes can result in blindness, amputations and nerve damage.
(MH/IT)
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