Minerva medica
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Concomitant Diabetes mellitus (DM) is commonly recognized in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection, although its impact on liver-related outcomes remains controversial. We aimed to evaluate the effect of DM on the course, management and outcome of patients with CHB. ⋯ Concomitant DM in CHB patients was significantly and independently associated with cirrhosis and possibly with increased risk of HCC.