This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing theresources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject andinvestigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source,and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed isfor the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator.Hypothesis: Removal of visceral fat (omentectomy) will significantly improve type II Diabetes and dyslipidemia.
Specific Aim 1 : Determine the improvement in glucose metabolism in patients with type II diabetes using insulin clamp study at baseline and at 3 months post surgerySpecific Aim 2: Determine the improvement in control of type II diabetes by measuring HgbA1c levels and the amount of oral medications taken to control their diabetes 3, 6 and 12 months post surgerySpecific Aim 3: Determine the improvement in lipids by measuring fasting serum total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides at 3, 6 and 12 months post surgery.
Specific Aim 4 : Determine the effect of omentectomy on markers of inflammation (C-reactive protein, interleukin 6) at 3, 6, and 12 months post op.
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