High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Inflammation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is an established marker of 
systemic inflammation. This study aimed to assess the association between hs-CRP levels and cardiovascular risk in patients with T2DM.