31st Mar, 2023
When people think of treating or managing type 2 diabetes, medications are typically what come to mind. But the most effective treatment for type 2 diabetes isn't a drug or even diet and exercise—it's actually a surgery. So, what is metabolic surgery for diabetes? The Benefits of Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Management Surgery as a method of managing diabetes may sound odd, particularly for… Read more »
24th Mar, 2023
People considering weight-loss surgery tend to have lots of questions, and one of them often relates to weight. How overweight do you need to be for weight loss surgery? Guidelines regarding weight-loss surgery continue to lower the body weight required to qualify, which means more people are eligible. Current BMI Guidelines for Weight Loss Surgery The newest guidelines generally talk about a body mass index (BMI)… Read more »
3rd Mar, 2023
In a recent post for Sixty & Me, Dr. Sasse discusses the impact of urinary incontinence. This is a condition that affects millions of people in the U.S. alone, and many millions more worldwide. Many of them struggle in silence as small leaks turn into the complete loss of bladder control. Incontinence is often chalked up to age or the result of chronic health conditions,… Read more »