Postbariatric hypoglycemia: symptom patterns and associated risk factors in the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postbariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) can be a devastating complication for which current therapies are often incompletely effective. More information is needed regarding frequency, incidence, and risk factors for PBH.

Objectives

To examine hypoglycemia symptoms following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and baseline and in-study risk factors.

Setting

Multicenter, at 10 US hospitals in 6 geographically diverse clinical centers.

Methods

A prospective, longitudinal cohort study of adults undergoing RYGB or LAGB as part of clinical care between 2006 and 2009 were recruited and followed until January 31, 2015, with baseline and annual postoperative research assessments. We analyzed baseline prevalence and post

SUBMITTER: Fischer LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9944569 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature