Lipid profiles and liver enzymes: dual roles in the diagnosis and monitoring of Nafl

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition affecting the liver, is common in people who drink little or no alcohol. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the dual role of lipid profile and liver enzymes in the diagnosis and monitoring of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in people living in Baghdad, Iraq. For this purpose, a random sample of 150 people was selected from patients visiting health institutions in Baghdad, Iraq between 2 January - 30 June 2024. The random sample was divided into a control group of 50 healthy people and a patient group of 100 people. A 5 ml blood sample was taken from each participant for the necessary tests. According to the results obtained, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the mean age of the patients in the two groups (control and patient groups) and the prevalence of the disease in the group over 70 years of age was the highest at 36%. The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease was higher in males. The average weight of the patient group was 76.20 kg. The mean red and white blood cell counts were significantly higher in the patient group compared to the control group. In addition, mean cumulative glucose concentration (HbA1c), LDL total cholesterol, total triglyceride, ALT level, AST and ALP values were also higher in the patient group.In line with this information, monitoring the cumulative blood glucose level of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, especially obese people, is of great importance in preventing and controlling the disease and reducing the damage caused by it.