Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Authors

  • Bickram Pradhan B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • Denis Peeyush B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jdean.v3i2.27548

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Liver Injury, NAFLD

Abstract

Background: The pandemic of obesity and type2-diabetes mellitus has led to a increasing prevalence of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) globally, including developing countries. The current epidemic of NAFLD is reshaping the field of hepatology because patients with NAFLD creased risk for not only liver-related morbidity and mortality but also cardiovascular disease. NAFLD also increases the risk of developing diabetes. Hence patients with diabetes need to be screened for the presence of NAFLD and vice-versa. It is of paramount importance to differentiate between simple steatosis from Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), the later being more associated with hepatic as well as extra hepatic complications.  

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Author Biographies

Bickram Pradhan, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

Department of Gastroentology and Hepatology

Denis Peeyush, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

Department of Gastroentology and Hepatology

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Published

2019-12-31

How to Cite

Pradhan, B., & Peeyush, D. (2019). Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology Association of Nepal, 3(2), 53–59. https://doi.org/10.3126/jdean.v3i2.27548

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Review Articles