Under the bariatric surgery criteria, which BMI with a comorbidity qualifies?

Under the bariatric surgery criteria, which BMI with a comorbidity qualifies?

• A. BMI >=35 with HTN
• B. BMI >=28 with T2DM
• C. BMI >=40 with no comorbidity
• D. BMI >=35 with T2DM qualifies

Answer: (D)

A BMI of 35 or higher paired with an obesity-related health problem is a common criterion for bariatric surgery. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a well-established comorbidity that qualifies under this rule, so having a BMI of 35 or more with T2DM meets the eligibility criterion. The other scenarios don’t fit the required BMI–comorbidity pairing: a higher BMI without a comorbidity isn’t the focus here, a BMI below 35 with diabetes wouldn’t meet the threshold, and a BMI of 40 with no comorbidity doesn’t illustrate the “with a comorbidity” condition emphasized in this context.

A BMI of 35 or higher paired with an obesity-related health problem is a common criterion for bariatric surgery. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a well-established comorbidity that qualifies under this rule, so having a BMI of 35 or more with T2DM meets the eligibility criterion. The other scenarios don’t fit the required BMI–comorbidity pairing: a higher BMI without a comorbidity isn’t the focus here, a BMI below 35 with diabetes wouldn’t meet the threshold, and a BMI of 40 with no comorbidity doesn’t illustrate the “with a comorbidity” condition emphasized in this context.