Early Postoperative Outcomes of Metabolic Surgery to Treat Diabetes From Sites Participating in the ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Program as Reported in the Bariatric Outcomes Longitudinal Database

The data suggest early effectiveness of surgical treatment of diabetes in patients who do not meet criteria for morbid obesity. Gastric bypass provides more effective treatment for diabetes than adjustable gastric banding within 6 to 12 months.