921-P: Liraglutide Improves NAFLD in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Introduction: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Liraglutide on NAFLD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with elevated transaminases. Methods: A total of 62 patients (male-38, female-24) with age group of 30-75 years, treated with Liraglutide 1.2 mg/1.8 mg OD we...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Diabetes (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2020-06, Vol.69 (Supplement_1) |
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Zusammenfassung: | Introduction: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Liraglutide on NAFLD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with elevated transaminases.
Methods: A total of 62 patients (male-38, female-24) with age group of 30-75 years, treated with Liraglutide 1.2 mg/1.8 mg OD were included in the study. Selected clinical and demographic profile were recorded for all patients at baseline and follow-up. The hepatic steatosis was assessed using liver elastography (Fibroscan).
Results: After a mean follow-up of 26 weeks, in 62 patients (meeting appropriate present inclusion criteria), there was significant reduction in weight from 88.63±8.6 kg (Mean ± SD) to 80.47±6.7 kg (p |
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ISSN: | 0012-1797 1939-327X |
DOI: | 10.2337/db20-921-P |