Diabetes.co.in Logo

The Diabetes Community

M

@manoj83

Just found out I have fatty liver and I'm really scared

I had an ultrasound recently for some stomach issues and they found fatty liver. The nurse said something like moderate to severe and honestly after that I barely heard anything else she said.

My A1C has also gone up to 6.7 and I've gained around 12 kg over the last couple of years. It's been a rough period for me and food became my comfort whenever I was stressed. I used to be pretty active before all this, which somehow makes me feel even worse about where I am now.

They want me to come back for more blood tests. I'm trying not to Google everything because that's just making me panic more.

Has anyone here had fatty liver along with Type 2? Were you able to improve it? Right now I just feel like I've messed up my health completely.

234742 views
A
@anilmehra

I had fatty liver when I was diagnosed with Type 2. Mine improved a lot after I lost some weight and became active again.

Don't decide your whole future based on one phone call. Get the blood work done, talk to your doctor and find out exactly what they saw first.

14
M
@manoj83

I think the words 'moderate to severe' are what sent me into panic mode. I've been thinking about it nonstop since the call.

17
A
@anilmehra

I did exactly the same thing. I had basically diagnosed myself with every possible liver problem before I even saw the doctor 😅

Wait until you actually know what you're dealing with.

1
A
@avinashpatel

Mine was found accidentally too. I had normal liver enzymes and still had fatty liver on the scan, so don't get too stuck on one particular blood test either.

My doctor looked at the whole picture and we worked from there.

0
M
@manoj83

This is interesting because my liver blood tests were normal last year. That's partly why this came as such a shock.

18
NR
@nishant-r

Please don't turn this into 'I ruined my health'.

I gained a lot of weight during a terrible period in my life too. My diabetes got worse, cholesterol went up and I stopped exercising completely. Beating myself up about it just made me eat more.

What finally helped was making boring little changes instead of trying to become a completely different person overnight.

1
M
@manoj83

This is probably what I need to hear. My brain has already gone into 'starting tomorrow I need to change absolutely everything' mode.

5
NR
@nishant-r

Yeah that approach lasted about four days every time I tried it 😂

Walking regularly and fixing a couple of meals I ate all the time was much easier for me to maintain. Once that became normal I added more.

0
S
@shraddha34

I used to run too and then stopped for years. When I tried to start again I made the mistake of comparing myself with the old version of me.

Don't do that to yourself. My first 'workout' coming back was literally walking for 20 minutes. A few months later I was jogging again.

12
M
@manoj83

This hits home. Every time I think about running again I remember how far I used to run and then I don't even start.

9
S
@shraddha34

Forget your old pace for now. Seriously. Put your shoes on and go around the block. You're rebuilding the habit, not proving anything.

11
M
@mohit09

Type 2 plus fatty liver here 🙋

The good thing for me was that the same changes I was making for my diabetes also helped with my weight and liver numbers. I stopped thinking of them as three separate disasters I had to fix.

13
M
@manoj83

That's actually a much less overwhelming way of looking at it.

5
puneetgupta
@puneetgupta

My fatty liver improved after losing around 9 kg. Nothing dramatic or fancy. I ate smaller portions, cut down a lot on random evening snacking and started walking after dinner most days.

It took months though. Don't expect your next blood test to magically be perfect.

3
S
@sushma41

Since you mentioned emotional eating, I'd keep working on that side of things too. For me that was actually harder than understanding carbs.

I knew what a healthier meal looked like. That wasn't the problem. The problem was ordering food at 11pm because I'd had a horrible day.

17
M
@manoj83

Exactly. I know what I'm supposed to eat. When I'm stressed I just stop caring in that moment and then feel guilty afterwards.

19
S
@sushma41

That cycle was very familiar to me. Therapy helped me more with that part than another diet plan ever did. Definitely don't give up on the work you're already doing there.

0
swathireddy
@swathireddy

One thing I'd ask at the appointment is what they actually mean by the ultrasound result and whether they need to check for any liver scarring. 'Fatty liver' covers a range of situations, so random stories online aren't going to tell you what stage you're personally at.

13
M
@manoj83

Thank you. I'm writing questions down now because I know I'll forget everything once I'm sitting there.

5
P
@priyanka12

I was diagnosed with both around the same time and completely freaked out. A couple of years later my A1C is much better, I'm lighter, exercising again and my liver follow-ups have improved.

You're looking at the worst moment right now because you just got the news. It doesn't mean this is where you'll stay.

2
P
@priyasharma21

Also be careful with the miracle cure stuff you're probably going to find online now. Fatty liver seems to attract a ridiculous amount of supplement advice.

I'd get through the tests and talk to the doctor before buying anything someone online says will 'detox' your liver.

15
A
@anand37

Yep. Your liver doesn't need some expensive detox powder from Instagram.

5
M
@manoj83

😂 I've already had someone tell me to drink something every morning for my liver, so this is timely.

7
© 2026 Diabetes.co.in. All Rights Reserved.
About usPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseContact usMedical Review BoardEditorial ProcessCopyrights & IPR
DISCLAIMER: The content on Diabetes.co.in is reviewed by our Medical Review Board, led by a team of expert endocrinologists, to ensure that all information is accurate, up to date, and based on the latest evidence-based medical guidelines. The main purpose of this platform is to educate the general public about diabetes and provide reliable, easy-to-understand health information. However, this content is meant only for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified doctor.