Enzymes and what happens to us when they go haywire?

Question

I have type two diabetes and for it take two cholesterol tablets daily, two blood pressure tablets daily and a major tranqueliser daily.

I have my blood checked every six weeks.

This last time, one of my enzymes was high. I can't remember which one exactly it was but it was something like ATP.

I am a little freaked out. I mean, what is the point of taking medication if the medication is going to kill me.

Anyway, does anybody know anything about this and have an answer for me? Thanks.

Answer 1

ATP refers to liver function, and is almost always a bit elevated when you take statins for cholesterol, that is why they test your blood, to make sure the liver function levels don't go too high, as they didn't stop your cholesterol medication, then the level was within acceptable limits.

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Answer 2

Depends on which enzyme level you mean. When your pancreas is involved, sometimes the enzyme balance gets off it's normal level. The high reading is usually an indication of a problem in that area of the body. If at all possible, try to regulate your health better with diet and exercise with the hope that you can get off of some of those medications. I'm sure everyone here will say that same thing. It's a difficult thing to do but some medications do damage to our bodies and you have to decide which symptoms make it worth it. Medications are often processed through the liver and can cause that area to be sick as well. Have a discussion with your doctor about the risks of these medications and what you maybe could do without.

Answer 3

It is routine for patients taking statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) to have a regular liver function test (LFT). This measures various enzymes produced by the liver and can show up liver problems. There isn't a liver enzyme called ATP, but there is one called ALT and one called ALP. ALT can rise in patients on statins but you shouldn't worry too much as the whole point of regular testing is to detect any liver problems BEFORE they become serious. Only if your ALT became seriously high (more than 3 times the normal range) your GP would reduce or change the type of cholesterol lowering medication you are taking. For patients with your medical history, controlling your diabetes, keeping your BP under control and reducing your cholesterol will ensure you have a good long life, so keep taking the tablets! However, discuss you concerns with your doctor so you can be reassured about your blood results.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You are not taking anything for your diabetes and you are not testing daily ?

You need a better doctor.

Find a good endocrinologist.

Good luck.