Background: NAFLD is commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in clinical practice it is overlooked despite the significant clinical implications of NAFLD in Type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study was done to estimate the prevalence of NAFLD in diabetes mellitus. Material and methods: This study was conducted in 150 patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chengalpattu medical college over a period of 1 year. This study was a cross sectional non interventional study. Results: The prevalence of NAFLD was 51. 3% and the prevalence was higher among females (42.6%) and higher in patients with central obesity and dyslipidemia. Conclusion: Since NAFLD is a common association with diabetes mellitus and the risk of complications is higher in patients with NAFLD, early detection is needed to adopt preventive strategies.
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