One of the body's most important organs, the liver, metabolizes food and eliminates poisons. However, when you have Diabetes, you may be at an increased risk of developing liver-related diseases. In this article and on the occasion of world liver day, we will discuss and spread awareness about how you can reduce your risk of developing liver-related diseases if you have Diabetes. The cases of liver-related medical conditions are on the rise and Diabetes is one of the most significant contributing factors to it. According to a study, people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing liver-related diseases such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In fact, NAFLD may occur to up to 75% of patients with type 2 diabetes.
What are the causes?