Can surgery beat diabetes in teens? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT03620773
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) can improve kidney, heart, and pancreas function in teens aged 12-21 with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Researchers measured blood flow to the kidneys, kidney filtering ability, and insulin production before and after surgery. The goal is to see if surgery offers better long-term health than standard diabetes medications.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (weight-loss surgery)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that weight-loss surgery helps control or even reverse type 2 diabetes in teens, reducing long-term complications.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection or nutritional deficiencies.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States