CRP and diabetes mellitus: No statistical significance was found regarding lipid profile andC-reactive protein between patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus.When compared to each other, both groups (with and without complications)presented with statistical significance regarding C-reactive protein level (7,2mg/dl vs 3,7 mg/dl, p=0,016) and had similar weight loss percentage after 3, 6 and12 months follow-up.