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Old 05-08-2008, 08:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Wow, that is really interesting. Who is her insurance provider?

I haven't had GBS but I am considering it due to having diabetes and having been diagnosed with a fatty liver back in Feb. This was diagnosed via ultrasound and increased liver enzymes. I had a liver transplant (in Pittsburgh at Presby) and am now followed by the VA. No one at my local VA suggested a biopsy to confirm diagnosis of the NAFLD (Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) but I think that if I were to go to a transplant or a liver clinic (would have to travel to San Fran for this) they would prolly want to do a stab and jab. I personally don't feel that this is necessary for diagnosis.

How are your mom's liver enzymes? Is she diabetic?
She is newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. I am not aware of any LFT's. They may have been done, but were not shared with her.

Her insurance is Highmark BC/BS PPO
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