Abstract:Patients with diabetes undergo bariatric surgery to improve sugar metabolism and to achieve weight loss. However, possible complications after bariatric surgery must be carefully considered. We report a case of uncontrolled blood sugar after bariatric surgery despite weight loss in a severely obese patient with diabetes. The patient underwent bariatric surgery in 2009 in order to lose weight and improve glycemic control. Six months after the surgery, the patient experienced dumping syndrome. The patient did ac… Show more
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