For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on fatty liver disease. 57% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share this important information, so you can pass it on to people living with diabetes and your colleagues, plus prepare for exam success!
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Question: 45 to 75% of individuals with type 2 diabetes have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD has associated with an increased risk of steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Which of the following statements is true based on ADA Standards of Care?
Answer Choices:
- Elevated ALT and AST indicate a diagnosis of NAFLD.
- Approved treatment for NAFLD includes low-dose aspirin and pioglitazone.
- Fatty liver disease indicates that 5-10% of the liver weight is from fat.
- Surgical intervention is indicated to resect the liver in the presence of NAFLD.
As shown above, the most common choice was option 3, the second most common answer was option 1, then option 2, and finally 4.
Getting to the Best Answer
Answer 1 is incorrect. 24.79% chose this answer, “Elevated ALT and AST indicate a diagnosis of NAFLD.” These two liver enzyme tests certainly indicate liver inflammation and are a signal that further investigation is warranted. However, to confirm and diagnose NAFLD, a comprehensive review of patient history, lab results, liver imaging studies and possibly a biopsy are required.
Answer 2 is incorrect. 16.53% of you chose this answer, “Approved treatment for NAFLD includes low-dose aspirin and pioglitazone.” The cornerstones of treatment for NAFLD are nutrition therapy interventions with a focus on decreasing processed foods, sugary beverages and foods high in saturated fat. Plus, increasing intake of whole foods and committing to a structured physical activity plan to decrease visceral and hepatic adiposity is imperative. There is no officially approved medication to treat NAFLD, but pioglitazone and GLP-1 RA’s appear to decrease fatty liver based on current studies.
Answer 3 is correct. 57.28% of respondents chose this answer, “Fatty liver disease indicates that 5-10% of the liver weight is from fat.” GREAT JOB, this is the best answer. The good news is that weight loss and increased activity are very effective in treating fatty liver disease. A weight loss of 7-10% linked with a 50% drop in liver fat. Every pound lost makes a big difference. The cornerstones of treatment for NAFLD are nutrition therapy interventions with a focus on decreasing processed foods, sugary beverages and foods high in saturated fat. Plus, increasing intake of whole foods and committing to a structured physical activity plan to decrease visceral and hepatic adiposity is imperative.
Finally, Answer 4 is incorrect. 1.41% chose this answer, “Surgical intervention is indicated to resect the liver in the presence of NAFLD.” People with NAFLD and other risk factors, have an increased risk of disease progression to cirrhosis and liver cancer, which might require surgical intervention. However, no surgical intervention is warranted for NAFLD. The cornerstones of treatment for NAFLD are nutrition therapy interventions with a focus on decreasing processed foods, sugary beverages and foods high in saturated fat. Plus, increasing intake of whole foods and committing to a structured physical activity plan to decrease visceral and hepatic adiposity is imperative.
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