While the cause of this type of liver disease in unknown, obesity and diabetes are considered likely risk factors!
"I am not surprised by these findings since NAFLD has been shown to be a key factor in insulin resistance," says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE, LDN, CPT, a New Jersey-based nutrition consultant and author of 2 Day Diabetes Diet."It makes sense that even small amounts of fat buildup on the liver would, in turn, elevate insulin resistance, and therefore, risk of type 2 diabetes.".
"Following a Mediterranean-style of eating rich in plant-based fats, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and fatty fish may be the best strategy at reducing fat in the liver," she says.