Thread: Brain Surgery May Treat Type 2 Diabetes?

I read an article at Fox News and it says "New research suggests a type of brain surgery may decrease the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes.". Here's an excerpt from the article:

Doctors at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh conducted a small study of 10 patients with progressive type 2 diabetes and compression of the medulla oblongata, a portion of the brain located on the lower half of the brainstem that controls pancreatic function.

Dr. Peter Jannetta, neurosurgeon and lead author of the study, helped develop the surgery. He reasoned that decompressing the nerve in the medulla oblongata, which controls the function of the pancreas, could ease the effects of type 2 diabetes.

Researchers followed the patients — who were not allowed to make any changes to their diet, weight or level of activity — for one year after undergoing microvascular decompression procedures.

Seven out of the 10 patients had better glucose control as a result of the surgery. Those patients were able to decrease their medication dosage, and one was able to cease taking medication altogether.

What are your thought on this?