Global prevalence of advanced fibrosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wasit Wongtrakul Sorachat Niltwat Natthinee Charatcharoenwitthaya Khemajira Karaketklang Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2024)

Globally, approximately one fifth of the T2DM population presents advanced fibrosis, with prevalence differing across geographical regions. Our findings underscore the need for effective strategies to alleviate its global burden.

Keyphrases

risk factors
liver fibrosis
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue