Comparison of Gastric By-Pass and Optimized Medical Treatment in Obese Diabetic Patients
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The objectives are to compare the results of the Gastric By-Pass (GBP) to that of optimized medical therapy in patients with obesity and poorly controlled type 2 diabetes in terms of mortality, weight loss, glycemic control, quality of life, cost, cost-effectiveness and cost utility of these two strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Type 2 diabetes mellitus with HbA1c \> 7.5 % * Body mass index \> 35 and \< 50 kg/m2 * Candidate for Gastric By-Pass * Treatment with GLP1 (glucagon-like peptide) analogue or insulin Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to bariatric surgery * Pregnancy * Affiliation of health care assurance * Psychiatric disorders