Modification of cardiometabolic profile in obese diabetic patients after bariatric surgery: changes in cardiovascular risk.

Introduction And Objectives: Bariatric surgery is a valuable tool for metabolic control in obese diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to determine changes in weight and carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in obese diabetic patients during the first 4 years after bariatric surgery.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed in 104 patients (71 women; mean age, 53.