Obese Children Should Have Gastric Bands To Manage Diabetes Says UK Expert

A UK expert is recommending, on the basis of a study, that obese children from the age of 15 onwards who have weight-related diabetes should have gastric bands fitted to make their stomachs much smaller so they lose weight. This should be a last resort because there are serious health risks, and should only be considered when all other methods, such as diet and exercise, have failed. Click here for full article.