ABSTRACT
In this study, we searched one of the acute phase reactants; C-reactive protein (CRP) in type II diabetics.
The study consisted of two groups Group I was the patient group, consisted of 30 type II diabetics; (15 men and 15 women). Group II was the control group, consisted of 20 nondiabetics; (10 men and 10 women). Tnere wass no significant difference between two groups in gender, age and body mass index (BMI) (Tablo II). Student’s test was used in statistical analysis.
There was significant difference between two groups about fasting blood glucose (p>0.001), HbA1C (p<0.001) and CRP (p<0.05).
C-Reactive protein level is higher in type II diabetics. Tendency for imflammation in type II diabetics may explain of higher indicence the atherosclerotic complications in them.
Keywords: Type II Diabetics, C-Reactive Protein (CRP)