Bariatric surgery is indicated in people with severe obesity such as obesity class III (BMI >40) or obesity class II (BMI >35) when associated with other obesity-related conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol levels, etc).
In case of type 2 diabetes, surgery can be considered in individuals with BMI as low as 30Kg/m2 or 27.5 for Asians) is standard medical therapy of diabetes is not sufficient to achieve adequate control of blood sugar levels.
Severe obesity (Body Mass Index (BMI)>35) is a chronic condition that increases the risk of diabetes, cancer, liver disease, and overall mortality.
