Resources
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If you're learning that you could be at risk for MASH (metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis) or have been diagnosed with MASH—you may be asking yourself: What do I do now?
Wherever you are in your MASH journey, you're not alone. SPEAK UP, SPEAK LOUD, and SPEAK NOW.
I have been diagnosed with MASH.
What do I do now?
Learning you have MASH may leave you feeling uncertain about the road ahead. But you aren’t alone on this journey.
Building a MASH management plan
Your health care professional (HCP) can work with you to create a comprehensive management plan that may include treatment and lifestyle changes, such as:
Liver health–friendly meal plan
Weight loss resources
Ways to boost your physical activity
Medication
Be an active participant in creating your MASH management plan
Ask your doctor questions, discuss your goals, and track your progress so that you feel in control of your journey.
Setting meaningful goals
The best way to stick to your MASH management plan is to work with your HCP to set realistic, attainable goals. You may be surprised to learn how even small changes to everyday habits can help support your liver health. Your HCP may recommend goals like the following:
- 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity 5 times a week can make a difference. But working out doesn’t need to feel like work. Brisk walking, dancing, gardening—just keeping active could help you move towards your MASH management goals
- Losing just 3%-5% of your body weight can start to reduce the excess fat in your liver, while larger amounts of weight loss may help improve MASH
- Certain foods help promote liver health more than others. Try incorporating something new into your diet each week, and over time, you can develop your own liver health–friendly meal plan. Talk to a nutritionist, or another HCP, about dietary changes that can improve your liver health, such as the Mediterranean diet
Remember to speak to your health care professional before starting any diet or exercise plan.
MASH is sometimes considered a "silent" disease because it can go undetected; there may be no symptoms, and even when symptoms are present, they may not clearly indicate MASH. However, that doesn't mean you should be silent about how it's affecting you. Consider talking to those closest to you about your disease management goals—and why they’re important—so they can help support you on your MASH journey.
The information provided is for educational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
For opportunities to connect with the MASH community, check out organizations like:
NASH=nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
