​Non-alcoholic fatty liver can be prevented from getting worse with lifestyle changes. But for some, the condition can lead to life-threatening liver problems.

​Diabetes may have a more severe effect on liver disease among thin Asians, says a study led by Professor Koh Woon Puay of Duke-NUS Medical School and Dr George Goh, Consultant, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital (SGH).

Managing diabetes is a life-long and often difficult journey for both patient and caregiver. Ms Florence Fong, Senior Medical Social Worker, Singapore General Hospital, believes that having the right mindset and support is key.