Feasting And Fatty Liver: What People With Existing Metabolic Risks Should Know This Diwali
NDTV · Dr Ashish Gautam ·
People living with diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol or insulin resistance already have an increased risk of developing fatty liver disease. Repeated episodes of overeating can add to the metabolic strain on the liver.
Festive eating often stretches across several days. Family gatherings, elaborate meals, sweets, fried snacks and late dinners become part of the celebrations. For someone with an existing metabolic condition, however, this period calls for greater attention to food choices and portion sizes. People living with diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol or insulin resistance already have an increased risk of developing fatty liver disease. Repeated episodes of overeating can add to the metabolic strain on the liver.
Fatty liver is the build-up of excess fat in liver cells. It often accompanies insulin resistance, when the body is unable to control its blood glucose and work properly with fats. Both of these functions are centered around the liver. When insulin resistance develops, more fatty acids reach the liver, while the organ also produces and stores more fat. Over time, this accumulation can lead to inflammation and liver damage in some individuals.
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