Surgery may turn tide against youth diabetes

NCT ID NCT03620773

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) can improve diabetes and kidney health in teens aged 12-21 with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured how well the pancreas and kidneys worked before and after surgery. The goal was to see if surgery could slow or reverse diabetes complications better than standard medicines.

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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