A new chance for diabetes patients An innovative endoscopic procedure, combined with comprehensive pre- and post-treatment care, is introducing a new option for diabetes patients. It will be presented for the first time in Germany in Duesseldorf. Treating type 2 diabetes is highly individual, complex, and often lengthy. Around 10 percent of Germany’s population suffers from this chronic metabolic disorder, which is rapidly spreading worldwide and is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. Genetic predisposition, poor diet, and lack of physical activity are common causes of insulin resistance, which — if untreated — can lead to heart attacks or strokes. Doctors in Düsseldorf will present a new treatment option for diabetes patients at the Endoscopy Symposium on February 3rd, featuring a live procedure — the first time this will be done in Germany. The DMR (Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing) method, also known as Revita, is an endoscopic procedure that reduces the mucosal lining of the duodenum using heat. This first part of the small intestine has a vital role: it mixes food with gastric juices and digestive enzymes to break it down for optimal absorption. When the lining is thickened — often due to poor diet — the release of gut hormones is reduced, potentially leading to the development of type 2 diabetes. The new Revita technique shows promising results: a balloon, [...]