Association of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Diabetes Mellitus

Association of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Diabetes Mellitus

This study will evaluate the association of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and diabetes mellitus. Patients presenting in our clinic with Diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2 will receive the following examination:

• Transient Elastography and Controlled Attenuation Parameter using the FibroScan
• blood examination including biochemical markers The statistically calculated sample size needed is 340 patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female, 18 years and older
• Written informed consent
• Diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with mental diseases
• Pregnancy or lactation
• Ascites
• Continued alcohol consumption (> 21 drinks/week for male and > 14 drinks/week for female patients)
• Chronic liver disease (viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, PBC, PSC, hemochromatosis, M Wilson)
• Hepatocellular carcinoma/ Liver metastasis