Open AccessThe Role of Insulin Resistance in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Author(s) -
Kristina M. Utzschneider,
Steven E. Kahn
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2006-0587
Subject(s) - nonalcoholic fatty liver disease , insulin resistance , medicine , context (archaeology) , endocrinology , fatty liver , insulin , disease , biology , paleontology
Insulin resistance is an almost universal finding in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This review outlines the evidence linking insulin resistance and NAFLD, explores whether liver fat is a cause or consequence of insulin resistance, and reviews the current evidence for treatment of NAFLD.
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