Additional Resources on Weight-Loss Surgery

More places to find treatment information and support

The Web sites below can help you further explore the subject of weight-loss surgery as a diabetes type 2 treatment. Note that some sites for physicians include sections with information geared toward patients and consumers.

• American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP)

  The society’s mission is to advance and support the physician's role in treating overweight patients. ASBP offers information on the growing problem of obesity, tips on weight loss, and a referral program to reach physicians for professional consultation.

• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

  The purpose of the society is to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery by continued encouragement of its members to pursue investigations in both the clinic and the laboratory and to develop educational programs.

• American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons (ASBPS)

  The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons has been established for patients that have lost significant amounts of weight. ASBPS's goal is to help these patients find a knowledgeable and experienced plastic surgeon to help them.

• American Diabetes Association (ADA)

  The mission of the association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The ADA funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to those interested in learning about diabetes.

• The Obesity Society

  The Obesity Society is a scientific society dedicated to the study of obesity. The Obesity Society is committed to encouraging research on the causes and treatment of obesity, and to keeping the medical community and public informed of new advances.