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.

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