CRP was significantly increased in T2DM 8.2 (0.7–27.1) μg/mL median (range) and CHD patients 7.3 (1.8–18.3) μg/mL(p = 0.007 and p = 0.002 respectively) compared with case controls 4.9(0.2–18.9) μg/mL (Table 2). Here, CRP is linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus.