My primary motivation for getting sleeved is to reduce or negate my diabetes. Anyone else out there with Diabetes as their primary motivator?

Same here. I'm hoping it cuts down my insulin requirements and hopefully Glucophage as well.

I have diabetes, would love not to take any medicine for this

I have Type II diabetes. Since my sleeve my blood sugar has been averaging around 104 (its been 5 weeks today). I was on metformin and one other drug whose name escapes me. Initally the doctors had me on the metformin but every day my blood sugar was so low (like, 60 low) and I was all shakey and stuff, so at my post op my surgeon advised me to stop taking it and follow up with my regular doc about it. We'll see when she does my A1C if I need to go back on the metformin or not. I'm hoping not.

Hi I had the gastric bypass and I was taking off all my diabetic medication high blood pressure and high cholesterol before I left the hospital, I was injecting myself 5 times a day this surgery was a Godsend. Good luck to you all.

Type II Diabetes and health issues in general were my major reasons in deciding on surgery. Taking Metformin twice day and still struggle with getting acceptable glucose levels. With a BMI of 37 & Diabetes my health insurance is covering the surgery.

Hi, I also am T2DM and am on maximum of Metformin and Victoza. I have a BMI of 30 but want to have the VSG to help put my diabetes in remission. So far, I've done 2 consultations and am doing my 3rd tomorrow.I want to make sure I have the right fit for my goals. I'm self-pay as my insurance doesn't cover any baratrics. I am very interested in the results for all diabetics and will share mine as well. Best of luck and keep us posted!

So I got sleeved on 7/5. Type 1 diabetic and I stopped taking victoza and glucophage right after surgery. Cut down my basal as well on my pump. Went from 23 units a day to 16 units. Still adjusting it daily though but blood sugars have been fantastic. Then again I'm still on my liquid diet so haven't had to bolus at all.

My goal is to get my T2D under control. Last A1C was 8.4. I want to get off insulin and oral meds plus BP meds. I want to be free of food issues but I realize this will be an ongoing process even with surgery. Getting weight off my belly will be a relief too! Thankfully my insurance is paying. My PCP has been encouraging me for the last 4 years and thinks I will be very glad I made the decision.

Type 2 I take metformin, and had things under controls with meds, until yet another weight gain after a failed diet. Now the drs upped my metformin and put me on Victoza. Even if meds keep glucose levels down, diabetes complications scare me. I know weight loss has an effect on diabetes first hand, because when I've lost weight, my need for meds goes down. Short answer, I want healthy levels without medication, and that is one of my biggest reasons for WLS.

I have type 2 diabetes. I'm currently on 1,000mg of Metformin 2x/day and 300mg of Invokana once a day. I'm hoping this goes away once I'm sleeved. Fingers crossed.

I was on 1,000 mg of Metformin 2 X Day as well and my Dr. had recommended a second Type II Diabetes med when I decided to get gastric sleeve surgery. I am 2 weeks post op and now taking 500 mg of metformin once a day and blood sugar is below 100. Hopefully the trend will continue during my recovery and I will soon be off Metformin.

Type II diabetes was my main motivation. Took my last doses of diabetes meds (Glyburide and Victoza) the day I left the hospital. 4 months out from Sleeve surgery and haven't needed it once. So worth it!

Edited July 17, 201412 yr by TheWigster

Diabetes is my primary reason for having the surgery as well!!! I have type II however I'm on an insulin pump (it does't really work) I'm extremely insulin resistant, glad to here it helped you!

Hello. I have T2DM. I have been taking 2000mg of Metformin as well as 4mg of Glimiperide. I recently stopped the Glimiperide once I had acceptable Vitamin D levels. My AIC is 6.1. I am scheduled for the VSG on 8/5. I have a family history of DM on both sides. I have had an uncle die at 48 but was blind for 10 yrs before that. I am basically a one-eyed worker due to forceps trauma at birth. I want to preserve my vision and say goodbye to medications.

I begin my 2 week liquid Protein diet on 7/22 and am ready.

Yes, I am diabetic! Along with high blood pressure those are my motivation for the surgery. My endocrinologist advised me since my pancreas is still producing insulin, he is confident after the surgery I will most likely be off do it! Surgery date 7/23/2014.