DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i04.008

Pages: 1406-1410

Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease globally. The prevalence of NAFLD is estimated to be around 9-32% in the Indian population. A higher incidence rate is reported in obese and diabetic patients. Common complications reported with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus includes nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and increased risk of infections however NAFLD is generally overlooked even though chronic liver disease carries significant morbidity and mortality. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of NAFLD in type 2 diabetic patients visiting Patna Medical College and Hospital for treatment using noninvasive and simple NAFLD Score. Method: The prospective, observational, cohort study was done in Department of Medicine, Patna Medical College and Hospital, between January 2018 till June 2018. All patients with minimum duration of 3 years of type 2 diabetes mellitus and who presented at our medical OPD for the treatment/follow up on Fridays, between January 2018 to June 2018 were included in the study. The required data was tabulated and analyzed using statistical tool. Result: A total of 413 patients were included in the study and when categorized using NAFLD score, 52.06% (215 of 413) patients had indeterminate or F3 to F4 grade liver fibrosis whereas 47.96% (198 of 413) patients were categorized into F0-F2 grade of liver fibrosis. Conclusion: The study highlights the prevalence of NAFLD in T2DM population besides demonstrating associated risk factors in our subset of T2DM patients.