If you have diabetes, you’re likely aware of the risk of certain complications, such as heart disease, nerve damage, and kidney problems. What you may not be aware of is another complication: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Learn more about this lesser-known diabetes complication, along with steps you can take to avoid or even reverse it.
Liver 101
The liver is amazing, considering everything it does to keep the body healthy and running smoothly. Sitting in the upper right abdomen, it’s one of the largest organs in the body. Here’s a brief rundown of what the liver does:
• Detoxifies drugs, alcohol, and poisonous chemicals• Produces proteins that help blood to clot• Breaks• Makes bile (which is needed for fat breakdown)• Stores glucose in the form of glycogen to be used for energy• Metabolizes protein• Stores vitamins and minerals
