Diabetics Face Higher Fatty Liver Risk: Doctor Explains Why & How to Prevent It

• Fatty liver, often non-alcoholic, occurs when fat exceeds 5-10% of liver weight, impairing its function.
• Dr. Anil Arora of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital confirms most Type 2 diabetics and some Type 1 patients suffer from fatty liver due to insulin resistance.
• Diabetes and fatty liver are interconnected; one increases the risk of the other and complicates blood sugar control.
• Other risk factors include abdominal fat, high fructose intake from sugary drinks, high cholesterol, and elevated blood pressure.
• Manage fatty liver by reducing 7-10% body weight, avoiding sugar/processed foods, exercising daily, and controlling blood sugar levels.