Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Department of Endocrinology, University of East London, England, UK

Publications

• Research Article   
  Comparison of Aspartate Aminotransferase Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) Score and Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  Author(s): Irfan Mir*
  
  Introduction: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a spectrum of liver diseases characterized by the presence of ectopic fat in the liver and steatosis, which cannot be explained by alcohol consumption. The association between NAFLD and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is well established. As liver fibrosis progresses in a patient with NAFLD, Insulin Resistance (IR) increases and may worsen diabetes control. The APRI score is a simple, inexpensive bedside marker that can detect liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. Several studies have shown an association between APRI and NAFLD. However, there is a gap in correlation with IR in patients with diabetes. In this study, we sought to correlate IR and NAFLD in diabetes using the APRI score. Methods: This observational cross-sectional hospital based study was conducted in the Department of General M.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-1017.22.11.368

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