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ArticleJournal of diabetes and metabolic disorders2025

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic foot ulcers: prevalence and associated factors.

Hüseyin Karaaslan, Ensar Gazi Göçer, Ferit Doğan

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Hüseyin KaraaslanFaculty of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-1271-6298
Ensar Gazi GöçerFaculty of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-2534-8607
Ferit DoğanFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0001-9507-6670

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Purpose: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is prevalent among individuals with overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a severe complication of T2DM, but the prevalence of MASLD in this specific population remains unexplored. This study investigated the potential influence of DFU on MASLD incidence in T2DM. Methods: This study included 100 individuals with T2DM and DFUs. MASLD was assessed via liver ultrasound. Demographic data, laboratory results, and body mass index (BMI) were recorded. Participants were stratified into three BMI categories (≤ 25, 25-30, and ≥ 30 kg/m²) for comparative analysis. Results: The overall MASLD frequency was 39%, with no significant difference between genders (42.3% in males vs. 35.4% in females; Conclusions: This study offers novel insights into MASLD prevalence among individuals with T2DM and DFU, suggesting a potential association between lower BMI and reduced MASLD incidence. However, MASLD development is multifactorial. Further research is needed to investigate the lower BMI levels observed and elucidate the complex interplay of factors influencing MASLD development in this population.

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Body mass indexDiabetic foot ulcerMetabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver diseaseNon-Alcoholic fatty liver diseaseType 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMID41104307
PMCPMC12521669

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