Insulin ‐like growth factor‐I is inversely associated with liver fibrotic markers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

ConclusionsInsulin ‐like growth factor‐I was inversely correlated with liver fibrosis markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients without obvious alcoholic consumption. Measuring serum insulin‐like growth factor‐I levels might help clinicians to identify T2DM patients with advanced NASH.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Diabetes Investigation - December 28, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shozo Miyauchi, Teruki Miyake, Masumi Miyazaki, Toru Eguchi, Tetsuji Niiya, Shin Yamamoto, Hidenori Senba, Shinya Furukawa, Bunzo Matsuura, Yoichi Hiasa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research