We also calculated non-invasive fibrosis markers besides FIB-4 index: (i) AST to Platelet Ratio (ARPI) score = 100 × (AST / upper limit of normal) / platelet count (×109/L) [37]; (ii) BARD score = (BMI ≥ 28 = 1 point, AST to ALT ratio ≥ 0.8 = 2 points, diabetes = 1 point), scale 0–4 [38]. This evidence concerns the gene GPT and diabetes mellitus.