The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Asian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Body Mass Index < 30 kg/m2: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background The effect of bariatric surgery on the glycemic control of patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus is obvious. However, the effect in patients with body mass index (BMI) < 30 kg/m2 especially Asian population has not been widely reported and acknowledged.