Effect of Gastric Bypass on Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and/or Dyslipidemia

Vanderbilt University219 enrolled

Overview

This is a retrospective review of patients who have undergone bariatric surgery at VUMC and who have type 2 Diabetes and/or dyslipidemia. The investigators have previously found that gastric bypass significantly improves diabetes 6-12 months after surgery. The investigators are interested in looking at the longer term results after surgery.

Review and record changes in the subject's medication. subjects vitals: weight, blood pressure, and fasting blood values, which include: * HbA1c * Fasting blood glucose * Fasting Insulin * Lipid Panel ( total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides) were obtained.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

219

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 17 YearsMax age: 66 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Patients who have had diabetes and/or dyslipidemia prior to gastric by-pass. - Exclusion Criteria:Patients who have had type 2 diabetes that was diet controlled at time of surgery; and debilitated patients who are unable to come in for a physical exam. \-

Locations (1)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

glycemic control

Time frame: one year

Secondary Outcomes

Correction of lipid profiles

Time frame: one year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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