Why does bariatric surgery often lead to remission of type 2 diabetes, especially considering the altered gut hormone signaling?

💡 Explanation

Bariatric surgery improves type 2 diabetes through hormonal changes, because it enhances GLP-1 secretion. GLP-1 increases insulin secretion and sensitivity, therefore reversing hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, rather than ghrelin raising blood sugar or leptin causing resistance.

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