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. 2015 Dec;28(Suppl 1):15–18. doi: 10.1590/S0102-6720201500S100006

TABLE 3. - Bariatric surgery in the elderly: weight loss and comorbidity control.

%PEP* 71,8%
Partial control of diabetes ** 6 (23%)
Full control of the diabetes *** 20 (77%)
Improvement of hypertension (medication reduction) 12/46 (26%)
Control of hypertension (without medication) 14/46 (30%)

* Ideal weight calculated from the BMI 25 kg/m2; ** glycated hemoglobin (A1c)> 6.5 g/dl with or without oral medication; *** glycated hemoglobin (A1c) ≤6.5 g/dl without oral medication