- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Bariatric surgery reduces CVD risk in type 2 diabetes patients.
Última actualización 17 de julio de 2026
Key finding
Fasting glucose decreased significantly from baseline (p = 0.0466).
Bariatric surgery significantly reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors in Emirati individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
Bariatric surgery significantly reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors in Emirati individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Clinical relevance
The findings highlight the potential of bariatric surgery as an effective intervention for reducing cardiovascular disease risk among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Given the rising prevalence of diabetes in the UAE, these results could inform clinical practices and patient management strategies, ultimately improving health outcomes in this population.
Keep in mind
Non-randomized design may introduce bias Limited generalizability to populations outside the UAE Potential confounding factors not controlled for
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Balqees A, Mira M, Andre B, et al. Bariatric surgery reduces cardiovascular disease risk in Emirati individuals with type 2 diabetes. Scientific Reports. 2025;15:29215. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-14577-w
Efectos Principales
Fasting plasma glucose decreased by 0.64 mmol/L (p = 0.0466)
HbA1c decreased by 0.85% (p = 0.0464)
Systolic blood pressure decreased by 24.2 mmHg (p = 0.0014)
BMI decreased significantly (p < 0.0001)
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Bariatric surgery and BMI, Decrease in Neutrophil Levels, Diastolic blood pressure, and 8 more.
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Primary intervention
Bariatric surgery
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Decrease in Neutrophil Levels
- Diastolic blood pressure
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Primary outcomes
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 11 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics
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Evidencia principal
Relación de evidencia
Bariatric Procedures and Blood Pressure
Evidencia relacionada
Relación de evidencia
Bariatric Procedures and Fasting Glucose
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Bariatric Procedures and HbA1c
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Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Decrease in Neutrophil Levels
Bariatric surgery → Decrease in Neutrophil Levels
Bariatric surgery → Decrease in Neutrophil Levels
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Diastolic blood pressure
Bariatric surgery → Diastolic blood pressure
Bariatric surgery → Diastolic blood pressure
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Bariatric surgery → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Bariatric surgery → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Increased Iron Levels Post-Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery → Increased Iron Levels Post-Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery → Increased Iron Levels Post-Bariatric Surgery
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Safety-related laboratory parameters
Bariatric surgery → Safety-related laboratory parameters
Bariatric surgery → Safety-related laboratory parameters
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Systolic blood pressure
Bariatric surgery → Systolic blood pressure
Bariatric surgery → Systolic blood pressure
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- Triglycerides decreased by 0.65 mmol/L (p = 0.0382)
- Diastolic blood pressure decreased by 12.96 mmHg (p = 0.0022)
- Neutrophils decreased significantly (p = 0.0152)
A quién se aplica
- Emirati individuals with type 2 diabetes
- Adults seeking surgical options for obesity management
Tener en Cuenta
- Results may not apply to non-Emirati populations
- Long-term effects of surgery were not assessed
- Further research needed to confirm findings in larger cohorts
Entre Líneas
- Non-randomized design may introduce bias
- Limited generalizability to populations outside the UAE
- Potential confounding factors not controlled for
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This study contributes to evidence on Bariatric Procedures and Blood Pressure, Bariatric Procedures and Blood Pressure.
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Bariatric Procedures → Blood Pressure
Procedures
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Bariatric Procedures → Blood Pressure
Procedures
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Bariatric Procedures → Body Mass Index
Procedures
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Bariatric Procedures improve HbA1c?
Bariatric Procedures appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Bariatric Procedures improve fasting glucose?
Bariatric Procedures appears to improve Fasting Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Bariatric Procedures improve blood pressure?
Bariatric Procedures appears to improve Blood Pressure.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diastolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
- 2
Systolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Bariatric Procedures affect body mass index?
Bariatric Procedures appears to improve Body Mass Index.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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