Predicting remission of diabetes after RYGB surgery following intensive management to optimize preoperative glucose control.

Background: The purpose of the study is to investigate the association of preoperative glucose optimization prior to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and diabetes remission.

Methods: The study is a retrospective review of 245 patients with a history of diabetes type II and a RYGB from 2008 to 2012 at UMass Memorial Hospital.

Results: Patients that benefited from glucose optimization prior to RYGB were more likely to achieve diabetes remission 1 year after surgery.