Obesity and harmful alcohol consumption are predictors for advanced liver disease in the disease management program for type 2 diabetes.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major risk factor for advanced liver disease. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in primary care centers participating in the diabetes disease management program (DMP) in Germany.

Methods: A total of 175 participants with the diagnosis of T2DM were enrolled in two primary care centers.