Editorial Policy & Content Review

Content review statement

Content on GLPSurgery.com is reviewed by healthcare professionals experienced in obesity medicine, bariatric surgery, and metabolic health. Each clinical article carries a "Last reviewed" date at the top of the page. Articles are scheduled for re-review at least once every 12 months, and sooner when guidance, safety information, or evidence materially changes.

Sources we rely on

• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) — patient and clinical resources.
• American Diabetes Association (ADA) — Standards of Care in Diabetes.
• American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) — clinical practice guidelines.
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration — labeled product information.
• Peer-reviewed metabolic-medicine literature (for example, STEP, SURMOUNT, STAMPEDE, SLEEVEPASS, SM-BOSS).

Writing standards

• Neutral, third-person, evidence-informed language.
• No claims of superiority of any specific treatment, brand, or clinic.
• No claims of cure, guarantee, or permanence for any therapy.
• No discouragement of any FDA-approved medication.
• No before/after weight imagery or testimonials presented as guaranteed outcomes.
• Cost discussions describe categories and publicly available ranges, not promotional offers.
• Decision content directs readers to a qualified clinician for individualized advice.

Independence and disclosures

GLPSurgery.com is part of an educational network associated with the OCC & Ariel Center metabolic-health programs. This relationship is disclosed publicly. Editorial standards apply regardless of any commercial relationship, and editorial decisions are not driven by advertisers or sponsors.

Corrections policy

If a reader identifies a factual error, an out-of-date reference, or content that is no longer consistent with current society guidance, they can submit a correction request via the consultation form on the home page. Corrections are reviewed by the editorial team and, when warranted, applied with an updated "Last reviewed" date.

What this policy is not

This policy describes editorial process. It does not establish a clinician–patient relationship and is not medical advice. See our Medical Disclaimer for the limits of information published on this site.