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Albeshry AM, Abdulrahman Alasmari M, Alshahrani JA, Alshahrani AM, Saad Almusma A, Alfaya MA, Alfaifi AJ, Alshahrani MA, Alharbi HKD, Ali Etwdi AS, Aldawsari E, Zakir Hiyat Moazam SM, Alshaiban M, Al-Harthi SN. Prevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Among Diabetic Mellitus Patients in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e51092. [PMID: 38283461 PMCID: PMC10810724 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a burgeoning global health concern, closely associated with the rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to comprehensively evaluate the prevalence of NAFLD in DM patients in Saudi Arabia, a country undergoing rapid socioeconomic changes. Our multifaceted search strategy identified four high-quality studies conducted between 2003 and 2022, covering hospital and community settings. The aggregate prevalence rate of NAFLD in DM patients was notably high, ranging from 47.8% to 72.8%. However, substantial heterogeneity (I² = 90.6%) was observed, indicating variability attributed to diverse study characteristics. The uniform application of ultrasound for diagnosis was noteworthy but raised concerns regarding sensitivity. This analysis underscores the urgency of public health measures for early detection and management of NAFLD in DM-prone populations in Saudi Arabia.
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Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | | | - Mohammed A Alfaya
- Family Medicine, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushit, SAU
| | - Ali J Alfaifi
- Family and Community Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU
| | - Mastoor A Alshahrani
- Family Medicine, Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) Khamis Mushait Sector, Ministry of Health, Khamis Mushit, SAU
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- Laboratory, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushit, SAU
| | - Eyad Aldawsari
- Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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