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Silent Liver Fibrosis Threat for Diabetics
19 Apr
Summary
- Many with type 2 diabetes have fatty liver, some with undetected fibrosis.
- A large European study found significant liver stiffness in 4.6% of participants.
- Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and alcohol linked to most fatty liver cases.
A large multinational European study involving over 30,000 adults has revealed that a significant proportion of people living with type 2 diabetes also develop fatty liver disease. This condition can progress to liver fibrosis, which may be present without any noticeable symptoms.
The study, published in The Lancet, found that undiagnosed liver fibrosis is relatively common. Specifically, approximately 4.6% of participants exhibited significant liver stiffness, with confirmed cases found in 1.6% of the study group.
Researchers identified strong links between these liver conditions and metabolic factors. Obesity and type 2 diabetes were highlighted as major contributing factors, alongside harmful alcohol use. Fatty liver disease was identified as the cause in over 90% of these cases, underscoring the interconnectedness of metabolic health and liver well-being.
