Diet & Weight Loss
Weight-loss devices: How they work
Surgically removing a particular part of the stomach, known as sleeve gastrectomy, spurs substantial weight loss. It also leads to dramatic improvements in type 2 diabetes and other problems closely linked to heart disease, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Yet only about 1% to 2% of people who qualify for this and other forms of weight-loss (bariatric) surgery undergo it. Although one big issue is the high cost (at least $20,000) and variable insurance coverage, other concerns may be just as pressing.
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