Fatty Liver Alliance

Who doesn't love sushi? It is the rice of course, and likely the sauce added the causes the glucose jump. Check out what happened tonight with just 1 roll, and some salad, with only a drizzle of that dressing. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) EASL | The Home of Hepatology European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA LPI LIVER PATIENTS INTERNATIONAL Global Liver Institute, Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver Jonathan G. Stine, MD MSc, FACP, Manal Abdelmalek , Rachael Sood RN, MSN, NP-C, CDCES, Arizona Liver Health, Naim Alkhouri, MD, FAASLD, Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc , Jörn M. Schattenberg , Zobair Younossi , Global NASH Council, The Forum for Collaborative Research: Liver Forum Obesity Matters , Paul Brennan Christopher Kopka , American Diabetes Association , Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Jeffrey V. Lazarus Dexcom Novo Nordisk, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

The future of MASH treatment discussed here in a summary by Healio. “The future of treating MASH will be combination therapy that includes diabetes and anti-obesity medications with proven benefits in MASLD and MASH in addition to liver-specific medications such as resmetirom (Rezdiffra, Madrigal). Medications that address multiple cardiometabolic issues — liver fat, liver enzymes, hepatic de novo lipogenesis, MASH, dyslipidemia glucose and body weight — are ideal therapies.” “Because so many patients have MASH and MASLD, this is a disease of primary care and endocrinology.” Scott Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE, Rohit Loomba American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) EASL | The Home of Hepatology Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver, Arun Sanyal, Rita Basu

Guess what? It's TACO TUESDAY! Tonight for day 15 of the 30 Day Glucose Challenge we have chicken tacos on zero net carb tortilla's made by GRUMA, stir fried chicken breast, shredded cheddar cheese, grilled onions and avocado served with stir fried cauliflower rice and grilled onions as a side dish. Results? A bit higher than expected, but I know this was a healthy choice! American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) EASL the home of Hepatology| European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA LPI LIVER PATIENTS INTERNATIONAL Global Liver Institute, Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver Jonathan G. Stine, MD MSc, FACP, Manal Abdelmalek , Rachael Sood RN, MSN, NP-C, CDCES, Arizona Liver Health, Naim Alkhouri, MD, FAASLD, Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc , Jörn M. Schattenberg , Zobair Younossi , Global NASH Council, The Forum for Collaborative Research: Liver Forum , Obesity Matters , Paul Brennan Christopher Kopka , American Diabetes Association , Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Jeffrey V. Lazarus Dexcom Novo Nordisk, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

Dr. Mark Swain, at our Calgary 'Your Liver, Your Health' community education event answers these 2 attendee questions: 1. Who should be assessed for liver disease? 2. How does your clinic assess for fatty liver disease? Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver, Canadian Nurses Association Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses EASL the home of Hepatology American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Global Liver Institute

Movie night popcorn. How bad could popcorn be right? Check out tonight's glucose reaction on day 14 of the 30 Day Glucose Challenge. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) EASL | The Home of Hepatology European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA LPI LIVER PATIENTS INTERNATIONAL Global Liver Institute, Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver Jonathan G. Stine, MD MSc, FACP, Manal Abdelmalek , Rachael Sood RN, MSN, NP-C, CDCES, Arizona Liver Health, Naim Alkhouri, MD, FAASLD, Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc , Jörn M. Schattenberg , Zobair Younossi , Global NASH Council , Obesity Matters , Paul Brennan Christopher Kopka , American Diabetes Association , Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Jeffrey V. Lazarus Dexcom Novo Nordisk

The research team VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health posted this important medical news about cirrhosis and dementia. "About 13% of individuals diagnosed with dementia may suffer instead from reversible cognitive decline caused by advanced liver disease, according to researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine and the Richmond VA Medical Center." "The new VCU-VA analysis suggests that physicians treating veteran or nonveteran patients with dementia – even without a cirrhosis diagnosis – should consider assessing them for liver disease. Identifying cirrhosis early on may point to reversible causes of cognitive impairment, potentially improving the lives of these patients." American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)EASL | The Home of Hepatology Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver Global Liver Institute European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA

Millions are affected by fatty liver disease, and raising awareness is crucial. Wendy Schaufert has dedicated 10 years to working with patients, focusing on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly NAFLD/NASH. Key takeaways: from this excellent video: https://lnkd.in/gZrMTjxm 1. Risk Factors: Obesity, diabetes, and insulin resistance significantly increase the risk of developing MASLD and MASH. 2. Diagnosis: Often silent, the disease is usually detected through routine blood work, ultrasounds, and non-invasive liver stiffness tests like SWI and FibroScan. 3. Management: Lifestyle changes, including weight loss, exercise, and healthy eating, are vital. Even a 5-10% weight loss can make a significant difference. 4. Heart Health: Those with fatty liver disease are at a higher risk of heart-related issues. 5. Awareness and Advocacy: Early detection and management can prevent progression to severe liver conditions like cirrhosis. Education and support are essential. Wendy's work and resources like we offer on our Fatty Liver Alliance website, offer valuable information to help manage and understand this condition better. Let's continue to advocate for awareness and healthier lifestyles! American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) EASL | The Home of Hepatology European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA LPI LIVER PATIENTS INTERNATIONAL Global Liver Institute, Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver Jonathan G. Stine, MD MSc, FACP, Manal Abdelmalek , Rachael Sood RN, MSN, NP-C, CDCES, Arizona Liver Health, Naim Alkhouri, MD, FAASLD, Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc , Jörn M. Schattenberg , Zobair Younossi , Global NASH Council , Obesity Matters , Paul Brennan Christopher Kopka , American Diabetes Association , Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Jeffrey V. Lazarus #GlobalFattyLiverDay #FattyLiverDisease #MASLD #MASH #HealthAwareness #LiverHealth #PatientAdvocacy Link to video: https://lnkd.in/gZrMTjxm

Day 13 of the 30 Day Glucose Challenge (yesterday I applied a new device and it took a while to calibrate). So...are stir fried mixed vegetables a great, healthy choice? YES! Will they possibly impact your glucose? Also...yes. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) EASL | The Home of Hepatology European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA LPI LIVER PATIENTS INTERNATIONAL Global Liver Institute, Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver Jonathan G. Stine, MD MSc, FACP, Manal Abdelmalek , Rachael Sood RN, MSN, NP-C, CDCES, Arizona Liver Health, Naim Alkhouri, MD, FAASLD, Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc , Jörn M. Schattenberg , Zobair Younossi , Global NASH Council , Obesity Matters , Paul Brennan Christopher Kopka , American Diabetes Association , Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Jeffrey V. Lazarus, Dexcom Michael Reiner, MBA, Elizabeth Pekas, PhD Larry Holden

Dr. Mark Swain, Hepatologist answers an audience question at our Calgary event and shares one real world patient story about Ozempic and the impact it had on their life and daily routine. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)EASL the home of HepatologyCanadian Association for the Study of the LiverCanadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses Surfing MASH Global NASH Council Novo Nordisk Wendy Schaufert

Not all ice cream is created equally! Check out the differences in sugar and carbs. One will shock you.