Type 2 Diabetes is a lifelong disease that causes a person’s blood glucose level to be well above normal values. The development of diabetes is a long process. Some symptoms may not be clear in the initial stage of the disease. The incidence of diabetes with a high prevalence in the community reaches up to 90%. Type 2 diabetes is usually seen in overweight and middle-aged people. Regular exercise and healthy eating habits are vital for the prevention of diabetes.
Symptoms
- Sensation of thirst
- Frequent urination at night
- The feeling of excessive tiredness or fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss and muscle wasting
- Genital itching or frequent thrush.
- Slow healing of cuts and wounds
- Visual impairments
What is the Difference Between Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes?
There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin to function properly, or when the body cells do not respond to insulin. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is much higher than Type 1 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin hormones. In Turkey, approximately 90% of adults have Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in adolescence and before the age of 40, and the onset of type 2 diabetes is usually seen in later ages.
What Happens If Dıabetes Is Not Treated (Type 2 Dıabetes)? How Does It Progress?
Preventing organ damage needs to be taken into consideration in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Generally, adequate blood sugar regulation cannot be achieved in conventional treatment methods. The risk of organ loss increases with diabetes over the years. Diabetes affects the organs by damaging the vessel walls. The position of the damaged vessels varies in each individual. In general, damage to the heart, nervous system, kidneys, eyes, and peripheral nerves occur and sexual problems (erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation) begin to emerge. If diabetes is not treated, it may cause other organs to lose their function.
The main point in the operational decision-making process is that diabetes not corresponding to the conventional methods. After discussing this issue with our doctor, the decision of surgery can be given as a result of the examinations and analysis.
Can Type 2 Dıabetes Be Treated Wıth Surgery?
Yes, it can be treated. With newly developed surgical techniques and technologies, we can say this is possible. It is called Metabolic Surgery, namely Diabetes Surgery. This method, which is preferred in cases that desired results cannot be achieved by classical methods, is a surgical operation performed by a closed method to the stomach and intestines. Surgery usually takes 45 minutes.
What Are The Benefits Of Surgery?
- The vast majority of patients treated with this treatment do not need to use drugs and insulin for at least 10 years.
- It also prevents organ damage.
- It enables the person to reach the ideal weight ratio.
- Improves the comfort of life.
- Eliminates problems such as hypertension and high cholesterol.
- After the operation, the need for abstinence disappears.
Is it Useful For Every Patient?
Even though the patients do not have 100% the same effects, the results are more successful in patients with high insulin activity. Generally, successful results are achieved in about 90% of patients.
Postoperative Process
Since metabolic surgery is performed with a closed method, return to the normal life for the patient is much faster. Our patients can usually be discharged one day later. Postoperatively, liquid foods should be consumed for one week and then they can continue to feed and live without restriction.
