HP and type 2 diabetes mellitus: In addition, in our study, hsCRP levels were similar in the different groups included, findings in accordance with previous reports showing that there are no significant statistical differences in the hsCRP levels of apparently healthy individuals [17], patients with type 2 diabetes [14], and patients with peripheral occlusive disease [18], who exhibit phenotype Hp 2-2 compared with individuals exhibiting phenotypes Hp 1-1 and Hp 2-1.