Can a Tummy Tuck reverse diabetes?

Tummy tucks aren't performed for reversing diabetes.  The procedure alone would not affect diabetes, but any weight loss, exercise and change in your diet after your surgery could resolve type II diabetes.  Patients often find it easier to lose weight and exercise after a tummy tuck.  Patients are motivated to improve their health after such a body altering procedure. 

Tummy tuck may improve blood glucose control.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thanks for your inquiry, I would not say a tummy tuck would cure you of diabetes.  Loosing core abdominal weight can improve glucose tolerance.  Hope that helps, good luck.

A tummy tuck will remove excess skin and fatty deposits.  It can also tighten the abdominal muscles.  Tummy tuck does not cure diabetes or help it in any way.

Hello,A tummy tuck can be performed when someone has diabetes if the persons' blood sugar is well controlled and they are a good candidate otherwise.  A tummy tuck, however, will not treat or affect diabetes.  A tummy tuck will involve removal of excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and this can help improve ability to exercise for some and perhaps motivate a healthier lifestyle for others but it will not by itself treat the presence of diabetes.All the  best,Dr. Remus Repta

Thank you for the question.The tummy tuck operation will serve to remove “excess” skin/subcutaneous tissues and “repair” abdominal wall muscles that have spread with pregnancy and/or weight gain/loss. The operation should not be expected to treat or control diabetes.Best wishes.

A tummy tuck will help you get rid of excess fat and skin and it will not reverse diabetes.  If you are a type II diabetic the best thing would be diet and exercise for control of the sugars.

Although, a tummy tuck can not reverse diabetes, removing excess fat and weight, as with a tummy tuck, can help reduce the amount of insulin needed to control blood sugar levels.  I have had several patients who noted an improvement in the severity of their diabetes following tummy tuck surgery.