Inflammatory cytokines such as interleukine-6 (IL-6) [10, 11], IL-17 [12, 13], transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) [14] and C-reactive protein (CRP) [15] have been shown to be elevated in DM patients, and the elevated cytokines play an important role in the development and progression of cardiovascular complications. Here, CRP is linked to diabetes mellitus.