HDL, AST, ALT & HgA1C blood levels correlate? (doctor, diet, overweight)

[movintime]

I have an HDL of 61. Live enzymes of an ALT of 18, AST of 27 & a bld glucose HgA1C of 5.1. My dad is Type 2 diabetic, has CHF & is ex-smoker, is still overweight @ 76 yrs. I am only son, 51 yrs, & wonder if these levels are ok? I drink red wine (eat very well, have low bdyfat & workout daily, no smokes, etc.) & I had a mom w/ cirrhosis & she subsequently died in '00 of colon cancer (even after a liver t-splant in 11/07).

Anyone help me determine genetics vs lifestyle, in regards to these health worries? Thanks.

[suzy_q2010]

Your numbers look great. Just keep doing what you are doing already, and you are ahead of the game with respect to the diabetes.

What was the cause of your mother's cirrhosis? Your doctor should be able to tell you if there is anything you should be concerned about liver-wise.

If you have not already started with colonscopies, start now. Everyone should do it beginning no later than age 50.

[movintime]

Originally Posted by suzy_q2010

Your numbers look great. Just keep doing what you are doing already, and you are ahead of the game with respect to the diabetes.

What was the cause of your mother's cirrhosis? Your doctor should be able to tell you if there is anything you should be concerned about liver-wise.

If you have not already started with colonscopies, start now. Everyone should do it beginning no later than age 50.

Thanks. Had a colonscope in 10/07. Oops, a correction on mom's death. She died in '00, w/a liver t-splant in 11/97 NOT '07, which would be imposs. LOL

[SouthernBelleInUtah]

You should be having a long discussion with your doctor, not strangers on an internet forum. You have serious concerns and we can not put them into perspective. We can offer help with what's worked for us, what didn't work, what helped, suggestions for another course, et. But not specific medical advice.

[movintime]

Thanks, you're right. Just spoke to my doc & all is ok. I may need to add a bit more protein to diet, as I've lost bit of muscle in past yr or so. Thanks again.