Living with MASLD

MASLD is a common condition where fat builds up in the liver. It is often linked to being overweight and conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

The information on this page is for:

Adults with MASLD.
Family, friends, carers, and healthcare professionals.

MASLD can also affect children and young people. See our information for parents and families.

On this page you can find information and support for anyone who is living with MASLD.

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Things to ask your medical team

Your diagnosis may have come completely out of the blue. Or it might be something you have been worried about for a while. Either way, it’s natural to have lots of questions about what is happening and what the future might look like.

Before your appointments, it can help to think about the questions you would like to ask and write them down. This can make it easier to remember everything you want to talk about. We’ve put together some suggested questions that you may want to use. You can download and print these to take with you to your appointment.

It can be hard to take in information if you are feeling unwell or shocked about a diagnosis. So it’s fine to ask your medical team to explain or repeat things. You may also find it helpful to bring a family member or friend to your appointment for support. Some people ask if they can record the conversation on their phone so they can listen to it again later.

Questions to ask your medical team

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Everyday life with a liver condition

If you or someone you care about has MASLD, it can affect how you feel emotionally and mentally. It can also affect your day-to-day life. You’re not alone.

Find out more about everyday life with a liver condition

Find out more about living with a liver condition

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This content was last reviewed: July 2026

Our expert reviewers:

We would like to thank everyone who helped with creating and reviewing this page. Including Dr Jeremy Cobbold, Consultant Hepatologist, Oxford University Hospitals, Professor Stuart McPherson, Consultant Hepatologist, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals and Dr Helen Jarvis, GP, Newcastle University. And all our patient reviewers.

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Everyone’s experience of liver disease will be different. Always talk to your specialist medical team for personal advice.