ALB and esophageal varices: On the contrary, age, sex, BMI, GOT, GPT, GGT, albumin, gamma globulins values, alcohol intake, HCV genotype, presence of oesophageal varices, liver decompensation, diabetes duration, diabetes family history, diabetes complications and diabetic treatments (insulin vs. oral hypoglycaemic agents) did not independently predict metabolic control in this population.