Fact Sheets

Obesity in America

CDC estimates 42.4% of U.S. adults had obesity and 9.2% had severe obesity in 2017, the highest incidence ever recorded...

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Metabolic/bariatric surgery has been shown to be the most effective and durable treatment for severe obesity.

Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Surgery

Overview Major Guidelines and Recommendations Surgical Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Impact of Metabolic Surgery on Diabetes Metabolic Surgery vs....

Bariatric Surgery Guidelines and Recommendations

Medical and Government Groups Support Bariatric Surgery References

Adolescent Obesity

Prevalence of Obesity in Adolescents Risks Associated with Obesity in Adolescents Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents References View the...

Access to Care Fact Sheet

Bariatric Surgery and Insurance Coverage Federal and State Legislation Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established national coverage policy...