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CRP as Predictor for Incident Diabetes Mellitus Among Middle-aged Men – (01-18-03)
James Bogash
CRP as Predictor for Incident Diabetes Mellitus Among Middle-aged Men
It’s very nice to finally see the mainstream medical journals viewing inflammation as a factor in many (actually all…) chronic diseases. Much press was given to CRP as an independent risk factor for heart disease and now we see the same association with diabetes. What I do find amusing is the “chicken with their head cut off” mentality looking for drugs to lower CRP. A huge trial is underway to see if statin drugs can lower CRP. Hey…save the money and have patient avoid refined carbs and exercise. That should do it most of the time!!
