Publications by authors named "Nemer A Alwahbi"
Article Synopsis
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent chronic condition in Saudi Arabia, and while bariatric surgery is known to aid in weight loss and potentially induce remission, long-term effects specific to the Saudi population are not well understood.
- A retrospective study analyzed medical records of 74 Saudi adults who underwent bariatric surgery from 2016-2020, focusing on changes in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels pre-and post-surgery and evaluating diabetes remission based on American Diabetes Association criteria.
- Results showed significant improvements in glycemic control, with mean HbA1c levels dropping from 8.70 to 6.76 after one year; however, only 27%
