Weight Loss Surgery Reverses Diabetes in Obese Teens
Monday, December 29, 2008 - 18:21
in Health & Medicine
In a few extremely obese teenagers, diabetes disappeared after a weight loss operation usually reserved for adults, researchers said.
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