Diabetes mellitus and the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to decompensated cirrhosis: a retrospective cohort study.

James O'BeirneRichard SkoienBarbara A LeggettGunter F HartelLouisa G GordonElizabeth E PowellPatricia Casarolli Valery

Published in: The Medical journal of Australia (2023)

Given the greater risk of progression to cirrhosis decompensation in people with diabetes mellitus, a disorder common in people with NAFLD/NASH, identifying advanced fibrosis and providing appropriate treatment for averting disease progression is vital.

Keyphrases

heart failure
liver fibrosis
type diabetes
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
liver failure
hepatitis b virus
replacement therapy