The age-adjusted HR for VTE per 1 SD increase in loge baseline CRP was 1.17 (95% CI 0.98–1.40) which remained unchanged 1.18 (95% CI 0.97–1.44) on further adjustment for several established risk factors and potential confounders (BMI, SBP, history of hypertension, prevalent CHD, smoking status, history of diabetes, total cholesterol, lipid medication, physical activity, and GGT). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is diabetes mellitus.