MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is fatty liver disease associated with?
A
Stroke
B
Diabetes
C
All of the above
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Diabetes raises your risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. In this condition, fat builds up in your liver even if you drink little or no alcohol. At least half of people living with type 2 diabetes have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -When glucose levels are elevated in the context of pre-diabetes or overt diabetes, this provides further substrate for triglyceride synthesis. Additionally, impaired very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) secretion, which commonly occurs with insulin resistance, further contributes to hepatic fat accumulation.

There is 1 question to complete.