We think this has broad domain relevance to ABCD Score — T2DM Remission Predictor.
ABCD Score
ABCD Score: Evidence-based predictor of Type 2 Diabetes remission after metabolic surgery. Based on Lee et al., Surg Obes Relat Dis, 2013.
Yrs
kg/m2
ng/mL
Yrs
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
When to Use
When to Use
Pre-operative counselling for bariatric surgery candidates with T2DM
Procedure selection — estimating T2DM remission probability across RYGB, LSG, and LAGB
Setting realistic expectations before surgery in insulin-requiring patients
Clinical documentation of anticipated surgical benefit for payers and multidisciplinary teams
Identifying candidates unlikely to achieve remission despite surgery
Patient Population
Validated in adult patients with established T2DM who are candidates for metabolic/bariatric surgery. Not intended for patients without a T2DM diagnosis or those undergoing revisional surgery.
