Wellness

Weight loss is not the only benefit of bariatric surgery

By TAN SHIOW CHIN
Bariatric surgery tackles more than obesity as it can also help to resolve metabolic issues like diabetes. — vectorjuice/Freepik

Most people commonly associate bariatric surgery with the treatment of last resort to help morbidly obese patients lose weight.

While they are not wrong, there is more to this type of procedure than getting rid of excessive kilos.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Related stories:
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Bariatric surgery , obesity , diabetes , metabolic syndrome

Next In Health
Going nuclear on disease to both diagnose and treat
This diabetes drug affects the brain
Why civic sense is a mental health issue
Using his toe as a thumb
Why nitric oxide is important for our health
Sperms struggle to get to the egg in space
Helping seniors stay safe in the heat�
Can women safely take�antiseizure drugs during pregnancy?
When the sperms are the problem
When women start to lose hair�

Trending in Lifestyle

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.