HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

HCV Test Positive. Elevated SGPT Levels. Chances Of Diabetes?

hi doctctor how r u i want to knw that my fahter is a diabatic patient n he recently do his hcv test n it becom positive n its sgot test is written a na n its sgpt test is 131 so i want to know that is it dangerus or not if yeas then how we control it plzzzz doctor give me a best seggetion m waiting ur ans
Thu, 13 Sep 2012
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello
Once infected by HCV infection it takes  decades to manifest itself, but once it does, the consequences are severe: The disease leads to scarring of the liver that eventually damages the critical organ beyond repair. Late-stage HCV patients need liver transplants to survive.
There has  been a strong correlation between chronic liver infection and development of type 2diabetes.

You require a consultation with a Gastroenterologist for treatment of HCV infection.
Treatment of HCV has become better in modern times with use of medicines like pegylated interferon and ribavirine.
For diabetes you must consult a diabetologist for the proper control and management.
With proper treatment everything can be managed.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Antiviral


Loading Online Doctors....
HCV Test Positive. Elevated SGPT Levels. Chances Of Diabetes?

Hello Once infected by HCV infection it takes  decades to manifest itself, but once it does, the consequences are severe: The disease leads to scarring of the liver that eventually damages the critical organ beyond repair. Late-stage HCV patients need liver transplants to survive. There has  been a strong correlation between chronic liver infection and development of type 2diabetes. You require a consultation with a Gastroenterologist for treatment of HCV infection. Treatment of HCV has become better in modern times with use of medicines like pegylated interferon and ribavirine. For diabetes you must consult a diabetologist for the proper control and management. With proper treatment everything can be managed. Thanks