Can gallbladder removal cause diabetes?

No, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is not a risk factor for developing or worsening type 2 diabetes. Being overweight is a risk factor for both, bot the gallbladder removal per se has no effect on type 2 diabetes risk. read more

People with diabetes are usually considered high risk for any surgery, including gallbladder surgery, says Krikorian. But, in most cases, when gallstones are problematic, the best course of action is to remove the gallbladder. According to Krikorian, controlling the diabetes doesn’t change after the gallbladder is removed. read more

Gall bladder removal is usually done laparoscopically these days. They make four very small holes in your abdomen and insert tools and scopes. they remove the gall bladder and pull it out of one of the holes. It is often day surgery and recovery is usually easy. A bad gall bladder can damage the pancreas and cause diabetes. read more