Device Mimics Bariatric Surgery's Antidiabetic Effects
October 1, 2011|Clinical Endocrinology News
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From the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
“What we hope is that we can encourage lifestyle changes and we can motivate patients to remain at a lower weight,” Dr. de Jonge observed.
GI Dynamics funded the study. Dr. de Jonge and Dr. Taylor reported having no conflicts of interest.
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The EndoBarrier is a 60-cm sleeve that blocks the duodenum and proximal jejunum.
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