Hello, I am a 38 year old male who is overweight and on testosterone. My doctor referred me to a hemotoligist who told me my hemoglobin is high. He asked me if I was a smoker. I said no because I am not. He asked me if I drank and I said no but the truth is I am also an alcoholic. I drink 10 beers a day sometimes. I know I need to stop and was embarrassed to admit this to him. He told me to give blood, look at stopping or cutting back testosterone and lower my consumption of red meat. I am wondering if the alcohol is affecting my levels?