Type 2 diabetes mellitus increases the risk of hepatic fibrosis in individuals with obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Diana BarbEnrico M RepettoMichael E StokesSudha S ShankarKenneth Cusi

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2021)

In this US cohort, DM modestly impacted steatosis, which was primarily obesity-driven. DM added a significant risk of fibrosis to individuals with overweight or obesity, suggesting that screening is imperative in adults with DM.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
weight loss
high fat diet induced
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
type diabetes
adipose tissue
high fat diet
body mass index
physical activity
cardiovascular risk factors