Gut bacteria changes after bariatric surgery improve type 2 diabetes

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Gut bacteria changes after bariatric surgery are strongly linked to sustained type 2 diabetes improvement, according to a University of Gothenburg study. The research found that altered gut microbial composition and function, not just weight loss, correlate with better glucose metabolism and insulin release for up to five years post-surgery. This suggests the gut microbiome actively contributes to diabetes remission, potentially opening avenues for microbiome-targeted therapies to mimic surgical benefits.


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