A 70-year-old with T2DM and obesity asks about metabolic/bariatric surgery indications. BMI 42 kg/m². Which is correct?...

Question

A 70-year-old with T2DM and obesity asks about metabolic/bariatric surgery indications. BMI 42 kg/m². Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

He meets criteria for metabolic surgery regardless of glycemic control

Answer

BMI threshold must be ≥50

Answer

Surgery is contraindicated in diabetes

Answer

Only after 10 years of obesity

Answer

Medical therapy only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Metabolic Surgery Indications