Updated on 14 August 2012 Recent advancement in medical sciences
has introduced Laparoscopic surgery. Guidelines from the
National Institutes of Health say the surgery can be offered to
people with a body mass index, (BMI) of over 40, or over 35 if
the person has diabetes or another illness related to obesity.
The American Diabetes Association also says people with type 2
diabetes and a BMI of over 35 should consider the surgery.
Someone 5 feet 6 inches tall with a BMI of 35 would weigh 215
pounds and a BMI of 40 will weigh 245 pounds. This is a costly
affair and everybody can't afford it but it's a ray of hope for
the future. Hope for an oral and long lasting Diabetic Therapy
Several studies have quoted that BDNF injections in diabetic
mice have lowered glucose levels. BDNF has lasting effect on
blood glucose levels and efficacy can be maintained with less
frequent administration of BDNF in the body. One of the research
groups has also claimed that BDNF administration prevents
pancreatic exhaustion in diabet