Did you know that type-2 diabetes can increase the risk of liver disease? If you have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, it can increase your chances of pre-diabetes or type-2 diabetes. The accumulation of fat in the liver or an increase in weight can definitely increase your blood sugar levels in the body. The study also found that …
A concerning situation regarding non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the City Beautiful has been revealed by Dr Arka De, assistant professor at the department of hepatology, PGIMER, Chandigarh. This alarming statistic highlights the significant impact of NAFLD as a leading cause of chronic liver disease not only in India but also worldwide. Prevention and control of NAFLD Dr Ajay Duseja, …
HYDERABAD A study undertaken by research scholars at the School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, showed that reduction of fat accumulation in the liver lowers the chances of one developing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, which is a serious health concern affecting 25% of the world’s population. Mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouse, empowers the liver to regulate lipid metabolism by enabling …
A craving for sugar has always been attributed to a blood sugar imbalance in your body. In a recent study conducted by a team of researchers from IIT, Mandi, the insidious link between excess sugar intake and concomitant fatty liver disease, known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in medical parlance, has been unravelled. Let’s get down to brass tacks and …