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My ferritin level is 250. i also have raised liver enzymes of 350 (normal 1 -50) and unexplained diabetes. any ideas of what could be going on?

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Male or female?: Ferritin reference ranges are different for men and for women. If male, level is normal range. It's high for female. Non-specific test suggests "inflammation" but nothing more by itself. High liver enzymes can be fatty liver, especially for one w/diabetes. There may also be other systemic disease. More testing and medical history necessary.

Answered 11/23/2016

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Ferritin: High ferritin levels can be seen in people with an inherited disease called hemochromatosis (hc) - your doctor probably ordered it to check for this. Hc is caused by a mutation and leads to iron being deposited in tissues and can result in diabetes and abnormal liver enzymes. Ask your doctor about this.

Answered 3/11/2023

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