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- Title
Ethnic differences in weight loss and diabetes remission after bariatric surgery: a meta-analysis.
- Authors
Admiraal, Wanda M; Celik, Funda; Gerdes, Victor E; Dallal, Ramsey M; Hoekstra, Joost B; Holleman, Frits
- Abstract
It has been postulated that the effectiveness of bariatric surgery varies between ethnic groups. However, data regarding this topic are inconclusive, as most studies included few patients from minority groups. We conducted a meta-analysis to determine the difference in percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) 1-2 years after bariatric surgery in people of African and Caucasian descent. We also studied differences in diabetes mellitus (DM) remission.
- Publication
Diabetes care, 2012, Vol 35, Issue 9, p1951
- ISSN
1935-5548
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2337/dc12-0260