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Review
. 2020 Oct 5;33(2):135-145.
doi: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_86_20. eCollection 2021 Apr-Jun.

Role of diet and lifestyle modification in the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes

Orsu Prabhakar  1 , Mylipilli Bhuvaneswari  1
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Review

Role of diet and lifestyle modification in the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes

Orsu Prabhakar et al. Tzu Chi Med J. .

Abstract

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered as the hepatic evidence of insulin resistance which is the hallmark of type 2 diabetes. NAFLD is considered as the risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and has a high frequency of occurrence in those with existing type 2 diabetes. Compared with patients with only NAFLD or type 2 diabetes, these patients show a poor metabolic profile and increase mortality. Hence, effective treatment strategies are necessary. Here, we review the role of diet and lifestyle modification in the management of NAFLD and type 2 diabetes. Based on the available studies, it has been shown that the addition of any kind of physical activity or exercise is beneficial for patients with both NAFLD and type 2 diabetes. Proper dietary management leads to weight loss are also effective in improving metabolic parameters in patients with both NAFLD and type 2 diabetes. In conclusion, it is clear that increasing physical activity or exercise is effective in improving metabolic parameters in patients who are suffering with both NAFLD and type 2 diabetes.

Keywords: Hepatic steatosis; Insulin resistant; Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; Physical activity; Type 2 diabetes.

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Pathogenesis and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Figure 2
Role of diet in the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Figure 3
Different therapeutic approaches of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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