Innova Hospital in San Antonio Promotes Diabetes Awareness Month

New data regarding the therapeutic and economic benefits of bariatric surgery on diabetes has been released at the 28th annual scientific meeting of The Obesity Society. The study found that bariatric surgery was effective and less expensive than leaving obese patients with diabetes on traditional therapy. At Innova Hospital, as bariatric surgeons in San Antonio help their patients celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month this November, they say this study reveals significant results that could have a tremendous impact across the country and throughout the international community.

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San Antonio Weight Loss Surgeons at Innova Hospital

Innova Hospital San Antonio Weight Loss Suegery

San Antonio, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) November 17, 2010

The bariatric surgeons at Innova Hospital, a comprehensive practice specializing in weight loss surgery in San Antonio, are helping their patients celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month this November. As part of this celebration, the surgeons are excited about a new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the University of Quebec in Montreal, and Analysis Group, Inc. which found that bariatric surgery not only provides therapeutic benefits for diabetic patients who are morbidly obese, but also results in a significant reduction of diabetic-related claims and costs. Regardless of the type of weight loss surgery their patients undergo, the doctors at Innova Hospital say this study provides further support for their patients and an additional cause for celebration.

Last year the American Diabetes Association launched the Stop Diabetes Movement, which has garnered the support of over 800,000 Americans to date. This November, the association has issued a direct challenge to the American public to join the fight against diabetes. The bariatric surgeons at Innova Hospital say they are doing their part to answer this challenge by supporting their patients and promoting more complete health and healing in combination with weight loss surgery procedures such as the LAP-BAND System in San Antonio. The doctors add that while the relationship between the therapeutic benefits of weight loss surgery have given their patients reason enough to pursue a healthier lifestyle, the recent findings will likely bolster their dedication and drive to losing weight and beating diabetes.

Whether their patients are considering the LAP BAND® System or another form of weight loss surgery such as gastric bypass in San Antonio, the surgeons at Innova Hospital say while the new study provides another reason to celebrate success during Diabetes Awareness Month, it should also create a further sense of urgency as the more than 800,000 Americans redouble their efforts in the fight against diabetes.

About Innova Hospital

Innova Hospital in San Antonio is a small, specialized facility focusing on personalized care while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Utilizing extensive medical expertise and the latest innovations in weight loss surgery, the staff at Innova Hospital is highly skilled in providing both medical and surgical care. The hospital is comprised of nine, private inpatient rooms, which provides the ability to tend to the unique needs of each patient.

Innova Hospital in San Antonio is located at 4243 E. Southcross Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78222, and can be reached at (888) 398-9201 or http://www.innovahealth.net/

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