Title: C-Reactive Protein and Glycemic Control in Adults With Diabetes
Abstract:King et al. (1) recently suggested an association between glycemic control and systemic inflammation, i.e., between HbA1c levels and highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels, based on data f...King et al. (1) recently suggested an association between glycemic control and systemic inflammation, i.e., between HbA1c levels and highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels, based on data from 1,018 participants in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This report prompted us to search for a similar association in our clinical practice.
Since hsCRP levels can be lowered by statins, thiazolidinediones (TZDs), and anti-inflammatory drugs, we first looked at 64 C-peptide-negative type 1 diabetic patients whose only medication was insulin and found no …Read More