Re: NFLD and diabetes

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William C Biggs MD wrote:
NAFLD or NASH is a very common precursor of diabetes. A small minority of cases are so severe that they result in liver failure and require transplants.

Now that we know that undiagnosed Cushing's syndrome is behind a lot of DM cases, that makes more sense. Chubby liver (which I find much cuter) is very common in Cushing's. And even if you find a doctor smart enough to test for it, if the Cushing's is in a low cycle, you're screwed unless you test on a high cortisol day.

Susan
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