Plano, TX, – People who are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes will discover this condition comes with a strong need to modify lifestyle to prevent complications. Researchers are finding, however, that it may be possible to turn back the clock and stop this condition in its tracks. Weight loss surgery can help make it so, studies have found.

“When Type 2 diabetes is connected to obesity, studies are finding that weight loss can help reverse its effects,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “The most dramatic results have been witnessed so far in people who have undergone bariatric surgical procedures. While further study must be done to gauge the long-term impact, initial results are very encouraging for those faced with a lifetime of blood sugar monitoring.”

A number of studies have shown that procedures, such as the gastric bypass, can help a large percent of people with weight-related Type 2 diabetes reduce or eliminate symptoms. Some studies have pointed to a 90 percent success rate for being considered diabetes-free after surgery. While further study needs to be done to better understand the connection between weight loss surgery and diabetes reversal, evidence supports positive impacts several years out from surgery, especially for those who undergo procedures shortly after diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes.

“Weight loss surgery can assist people who are severely obese in not only dropping pounds, but in improving overall health,” says Dr. Nicholson. “Positive impacts have also been witnessed in regard to fatty liver disease, asthma, sleep apnea and high blood pressure, among other conditions.”

People who have a Body Mass Index of 35 or higher are urged to talk about weight loss with their healthcare providers. While the jury remains out on surgery’s ability to “cure” diabetes, the health benefits of losing weight are not in question.

To find out more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.

About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.