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Visceral fat volume predicts new-onset type 2 diabetes in patients with chronic hepatitis C

Hepatology
Author
Motoh Iwasa et al.
Used Parameters : PBF, VFA

Publication Year : 2011

Country : Japan

Journal : Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

Ninety seven patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and 72 with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were enrolled. Increased visceral fat area (VFA) was associated with high values of HbA1c. The variables associated with a high risk of new-onset diabetes had a VFA> 101 cm 2 in CHC, but not in NAFLD.
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