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ea0056gp74 | Diabetes Complications | ECE2018

Is liver stiffness associated with diabetic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Perdomo Carolina M , Gargallo Javier , Llavero Maria , Garcia Marta , Bojorquez Alejandro , Inarrairaegui Mercedes , Herrero Jose I , Silva Camilo , Fruhbeck Gema , Salvador Javier , Escalada Javier

Aim: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 Diabetes (T2D) are common conditions that frequently co-exist. Studies have shown an increase likelihood of micro and macrovascular complications in this population, as well, as an increased risk of developing more severe forms of liver disease. The aim of this study was to identify diabetic complications in patients with both diseases and search for an association with liver stiffness assessed by Liver Elastography (LE...