Longitudinal association of C-reactive protein and Haemoglobin A1c over 13 years: the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer - Norfolk study

Conclusion:
In this study we found longitudinal observational evidence suggesting that increase in systemic inflammation is associated with an increase in HbA1c and thus systemic inflammation may have a role in development of type-2 diabetes and its complications.

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - May 22, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sara Ahmadi-AbhariStephen KaptogeRobert LubenNicholas WarehamKay-Tee Khaw Source Type: research