Weight Loss Surgery To Be Offered On The NHS

The video discusses the rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the UK, projected to increase from 3.5 million to 4.5 million by 2025, and the associated costs to the NHS. It highlights the potential cost-saving benefits of reducing the weight threshold for obesity surgery, which could prevent complications from diabetes. However, the NHS faces challenges in funding these surgeries. The video also suggests that small lifestyle changes, like reducing daily caloric intake, could significantly decrease diabetes cases.

What is the projected number of type 2 diabetes cases in the UK by 2025?

• Three million

• Four million

• Five million

• Four and a half million

How much does the NHS currently spend annually on treating diabetes?

• £20 billion

• £5 billion

• £10 billion

• £15 billion

What percentage of patients experience remission or reduced risk of long-term problems after obesity surgery?

• 45%

• 55%

• 65%

• 75%

What is the estimated annual cost to the NHS for additional obesity surgeries?

• £100 million

• £40 million

• £60 million

• £80 million

How many calories per day should be reduced to potentially decrease diabetes cases by 200,000?

• 10 calories

• 20 calories

• 30 calories

• 40 calories