title: Type 2 diabetes mellitus in 2013: A central role of the gut in glucose homeostasis.
abstract: Metabolic surgery has been proven to be effective in inducing remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus prior to any significant weight reduction. Studies in 2013 have investigated the mechanisms of action of these procedures and have highlighted a central role of the small intestine in the effects on glucose homeostasis.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Rome, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy.
authors: Geltrude
authors: G
authors: Mingrone
authors: Department of Surgery, Università La Sapienza, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00195 Rome, Italy.
authors: Lidia
authors: L
authors: Castagneto-Gissey
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000503:physiopathology; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000502:physiology*; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D006706:Homeostasis / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000502:physiology; D015431:Weight Loss / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D005947:Glucose