Prevalence of Chronic Liver Diseases and Comorbidities Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Gilgit City: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: To determine the prevalence of chronic liver diseases (CLDs) and comorbidities among diabetic patients in Gilgit City and assess patient awareness. Methods: An observational cross-sectional research was carried out on 255 patients with diabetes via in-depth questionnaires and laboratory testing. The SPSS 22 was used to conduct descriptive statistics and cross-tabulations to compute prevalence rates and relationship with potential risk factors. Results: The patients that had CLD were 15.3%. The most prevalent comorbidities were hypertension (75.3%), and obesity (33.3%). Very few participants (11.4%) had been educated on health education about diabetes or liver health. Obesity, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption were some of the risk factors related to CLDs. Conclusion: Patients with diabetes in Gilgit City face a high burden of CLDs and their comorbidities, coupled with low awareness. Regular screening and culturally tailored educational programs are recommended in order to improve outcomes.