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ArticleWorld journal of diabetes2025

Chronic hepatitis B with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Association between glycemic control and liver fibrosis.

Yan Luo, Rui Li, Jun Kang, Ben-Nan Zhao, Li-Juan Lan, Feng-Jiao Gao, Xiao-Xia Ren, Yan-Feng Zhu, Da-Feng Liu

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Yan LuoSchool of Public Health, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China.
Rui LiThe First Ward of Internal Medicine, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu 610066, Sichuan Province, China.
Jun KangThe First Ward of Internal Medicine, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu 610066, Sichuan Province, China.
Ben-Nan ZhaoDepartment of Internal Medicine, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu 610066, Sichuan Province, China.
Li-Juan LanDepartment of Internal Medicine, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu 610066, Sichuan Province, China.
Feng-Jiao GaoThe First Ward of Internal Medicine, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu 610066, Sichuan Province, China.
Xiao-Xia RenThe First Ward of Internal Medicine, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu 610066, Sichuan Province, China.
Yan-Feng ZhuSchool of Public Health, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China.
Da-Feng LiuThe First Ward of Internal Medicine, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu 610066, Sichuan Province, China. ldf312@126.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe interplay between abnormal glucose metabolism and the progression of liver fibrosis in patients with both chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear. Previous studies have suggested that the coexistence of these conditions may exacerbate liver inflammation and fibrosis; however, the impacts of dynamic changes in glucose metabolism indicators, hypoglycemic medication regimens, and glycemic control status on liver fibrosis require further elucidation.

aimTo explore the effect of glycemic control on hepatic fibrosis in patients with CHB and T2DM.

methodsA total of 420 patients with CHB and T2DM admitted to the Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu between October 2018 and January 2022 were retrospectively included and classified according to liver stiffness measurement and glycemic control for between-group comparisons.

resultsSignificant differences were observed in the alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase, AST/ALT ratio, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, diabetes treatment program, and thrombin time values among the liver fibrosis groups (adjusted

conclusionSpecific glucose metabolic parameters, hypoglycemic agents, and glycemic control status markers are associated with hepatic fibrosis in patients with both CHB and T2DM. Close blood glucose monitoring, optimized use of hypoglycemic agents, and continuous maintenance of good glycemic control may slow the progression of liver fibrosis in patients with CHB and T2DM.

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Chronic hepatitis BGlycemic control statusHypoglycemic agentsLiver fibrosisType 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMCPMC12278091

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