Mechanisms of gastrointestinal surgery in treatment of type 2 diabetes

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2011 Jun;33(3):262-4. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2011.03.011.

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes can be treated by gastrointestinal surgery, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. This review summarizes the possible mechanisms which include weight loss, gastrointestinal hormones, foregut hypothesis, hindgut hypothesis, adipocytokines, and inflammatory factors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / surgery*
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastrointestinal Hormones / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • Gastrointestinal Hormones