Analysis of Severe Hypoglycemia Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Previous studies have indicated that liver cirrhosis is associated with hypoglycemia, but there have been no studies investigating the association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hypoglycemia in noncirrhotic populations with type 2 diabetes.

Objective

To explore the association of NAFLD with severe hypoglycemia among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Design, setting, and participants

This nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study using the National Health Insurance System of South Korea included individuals aged 20 years or older who had undergone a medical health examination between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2012, and were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Participants were followed up until December 31, 2015. Data anal

SUBMITTER: Lee JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8867244 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature