Diabetes & Liver Health

Can diabetes cause fatty liver?

Yes.

Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance are strongly associated with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Is fatty liver dangerous?

It can be.

Some people have simple liver fat, while others develop inflammation, fibrosis and eventually cirrhosis.

Can fatty liver be reversed?

Early metabolic fatty liver can often improve substantially with weight loss, physical activity and appropriate management of metabolic risk factors.

Should people with diabetes be screened for liver disease?

Assessment should be individualized based on metabolic risk, liver enzymes, imaging and other clinical factors.