This module examines the various mechanisms by which metabolic surgery helps achieve enduring weight loss and benefits multiple physiological processes of particular significance in type 2 diabetes and obesity.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
✓ Summarise the possible mechanisms of disease in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, and the changes following bariatric and metabolic surgery
✓ Explain the alterations in appetitive behaviours and recommended dietary interventions following bariatric and metabolic surgery
✓ Examine the short and longer term effects of bariatric and metabolic surgery for obese people with type 2 diabetes
This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.