Hepatitis refers to any condition that leads to inflammation of the liver. When the liver is inflamed, it is unable to work properly. This can lead to a variety of issues ranging from mild to severe. If hepatitis is left untreated, a person may develop potentially life-threatening complications including cirrhosis (excessive scarring of liver tissue), liver failure and liver cancer. Hepatitis, particularly hepatitis B and C, may also increase a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes. Hepatitis can occur due to a variety of reasons. Usually, it’s caused by a viral infection, such as Hepatitis A, B