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Association between fasting plasma glucose and highly sensitive C-reactive protein in a Sudanese population

Abstract: Highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is an acute phase reactant and a sensitive marker of inflammation. Hyperglycaemia can potentially promote the production of hs-CRP. The aim of this study was to determine whether increased fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels are associated with elevated hsCRP concentrations. Methods A total of 482 subjects (282 women and 200 men), aging between 22 and 77 years, 282 diabetic and 200 non diabetic were included in this study. Fasting blood sugar and hs-CRP in serum were determined, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in whole blood was also determined. Results Highly sensitive C-reactive protein is higher in diabetic patients in comparison with non diabetic individuals, this elevation is directly correlated with fasting blood sugar level (r 0.567 P. value <0.001). HbA1c was significantly associated with an increased hsCRP (r 0.623 P. value <0.001). Conclusions The results of this study indicated that there was a significant correlation between hs-CRP and FPG, and also significant correlation with glycaemic control indicated by HbA1c.