Chirosis of liver caused by type 2 Diabetes

[Royston]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2006 I also have a low platelet count (curently around 56) and have just been diagnosed with Chirosis of the liver. The peptologist says as I dont drink heavily either now or in the past this is due to my diabetes. I have looked on this site and elsewhere on the net but can not find any diabetes related incidies or complications that metion Chirosis.
Has any one else been diagnosed with Chirosis of the liver due to their diabetes.

 

[cugila]

I think from what you say we are looking at Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). This is connected to Diabetes. We have had a few posts about this condition before and I always refer Members to this UK website.....the British Liver Trust.

This has various stages and can progress from the simple fatty liver ( Steatosis) through varying stages, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Fibrosis and then Cirrhosis.

There is much information in the link here from the British Liver Trust. Symptoms, causes and treatment are all listed.

http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk/hom ... -nash.aspx

Here are the factors which show the people who are most at risk, as you can see IR which is connected to Diabetes is just one of the listed conditions.

People most at risk of NAFLD are those who:

• are obese
• have insulin resistance, associated with diabetes
• have hypertension (high blood pressure)
• have hyperlipidaemia (too much cholesterol and triglyceride in their blood)
• are taking certain drugs prescribed for other conditions
• have been malnourished, starved or given food intravenously.

Hope that helps.