People at large know, that alcohol causes liver damage and few are also aware of having liver injury due to viral infection (Hepatitis / Jaundice). But, very few people know that 50 to 70% of People with Type 2 Diabetes can develop fatty liver due to uncontrolled blood glucose and / or obesity. Unfortunately, few of them may progress to cirrhosis of liver, and rarely Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Cancer of Liver)
Long- standing uncontrolled diabetes increases the risk of small and large vessel diseases involving kidney, eyes, nerves, heart brain & feet. But, do you know that people with Pre- diabetes have higher chances of developing macro vascular (big vessel) disease. So, life style modification is the key to success. Alcohol and tobacco in any form should be stopped completely. Finally, To protect your Liver heart, kidney, eyes and other organs keep your blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight under control. Recorded 26/04/2024.
