Vagal Blocking Improves Glycemic Control and Elevated Blood Pressure in Obese Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Main Authors: S. Shikora (Author), J. Toouli (Author), M. F. Herrera (Author), B. Kulseng (Author), H. Zulewski (Author), R. Brancatisano (Author), L. Kow (Author), J. P. Pantoja (Author), G. Johnsen (Author), A. Brancatisano (Author), K. S. Tweden (Author), M. B. Knudson (Author), C. J. Billington (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. An active device that downregulates abdominal vagal signalling has resulted in significant weight loss in feasibility studies. Objective. To prospectively evaluate the effect of intermittent vagal blocking (VBLOC) on weight loss, glycemic control, and blood pressure (BP) in obese subject...