i have been diagnosed
with mash
If you have been diagnosed with MASH (metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis), 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 should I do?
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. Your HCP may recommend you try the Mediterranean diet, which includes adding vegetables, whole grains, beans, and legumes to your diet.
Remember to speak to your HCP before starting any diet or exercise plan.
Just because the symptoms of MASH can sometimes be silent, doesn't mean you should be silent about your experience.
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.
PATIENT ORGANIZATIONS
Help is always available if you're living with or at risk for MASH. The following organizations offer educational resources, events, and opportunities to connect with others in the MASH community:
The organizations listed here may receive funding or other forms of support from Novo Nordisk Inc. Our sponsorships and collaborations with patient organizations are governed by formal agreements that ensure transparency, openness, and adherence to legal and ethical standards. These organizations are not controlled by, endorsed by, or otherwise affiliated with Novo Nordisk Inc., and they are included here for informational purposes only.
The information provided is for educational purposes only.
