Question

A 65-year-old with T2D and obesity on metformin is considering bariatric surgery. Which adolescent criteria parallel current pediatric guidance but applied here for understanding?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents ≥13 with severe obesity may be candidates

Answer

Surgery from age 10 at any BMI

Answer

Surgery only if BMI >50 kg/m²

Answer

Surgery never before age 18

Answer

Surgery only after 10 years of diet attempts

Practice question

A 65-year-old with T2D and obesity on metformin is considering bariatric surgery. Which adolescent criteria parallel current pediatric guidance but applied here for understanding?