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Is Bariatric Surgery a Possible Cure for 
Type II Diabetes? Part 2
 
Bariatric Surgery, once considered appropriate as an aid for extremely obese persons, is now being considered a cure for some that have diabetes. 

In the second of two shows, let's continue to discuss why some persons that need to lose over 50 lbs. are choosing bariatric surgery to get on track for a long healthy life. Please bring unanswered questions from the January 21st Show.

Community Health Focus
Saturday March 11, 2017
WVON radio, 1690AM
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Susan Peters Host 

Join Susan Peters and Her Guests!


Vivek Prachand, MD, 
Bariatric Surgeon,
University of Chicago Medicine


Ms. Maribel Maradiaga,
Former Bariatric Surgery patient that has experienced greater health because of the surgery.


Monica Jones,
Student of the Diabetes Empowerment Program University of Chicago Medicine
    
                          
 
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