Type 2 Diabetes and Lap-Band Procedure

Because so many of our DayOne Health patients are type 2 diabetic or pre-diabetic, it is very important for us to have all the answers that our diabetic patients might ask. Since diabetes is so closely connected with your diet, it is more than reasonable that you are curious how the lap-band diet will affect your condition.

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Category: Comorbidities, Lap Band, Nutrition

Does My Insurance Cover Lap-Band Surgery?

Most insurances are now offering coverage for the Lap-Band surgery.

At one time it was considered more of an elective surgery; however more and more insurances are now treating Lap-Band surgery as a “medical necessity.”

Category: Bariatric Support, Comorbidities, Financing, Lap Band

Can LAP-BAND Beat My Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels caused by resistance to insulin or a low production of insulin. Statistics show that type 2 diabetes and obesity are the two most globally prevalent health problems . Latest research confirms that not only obesity, but also type 2 diabetes can be resolved with a weight loss procedure.

Category: Bariatric Support, Comorbidities, Lap Band