Prevalence of Fatty Liver Disease and Its Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

نویسندگان

1 2. Faculty of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

2 1. Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvvaz, Iran

3 1. Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvvaz, Iran

4 1. Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvvaz, Iran

5 1. Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvvaz, Iran

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چکیده

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in type 2 diabetic patients and to assess its possible risk factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred and seventy two (186 females and 86 males) diabetic patients were studied. Liver ultrasound was performed along with the measurement of such labratoary ...