Characteristics of NAFLD Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Study of the Characteristics of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Followed in a Hospital Environment in Flanders, Belgium

Type 2 diabetes patients have a high risk of developing NAFLD. This was confirmed during previous research, a high prevalence of NAFLD among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients was found. The investigators want to determine the characteristics of this population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-80 years,
• having type 2 diabetes,
• able to understand Dutch,
• able to understand the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• excessive alcohol abuse,
• other liver disease,
• secondary causes of steatosis