Higher CRP levels (> 3 mg/L vs. ≤ 3 mg/L) were associated with insulin resistance (OR = 3.27; 95% CI 1.58–6.79), dyslipidemia (OR = 2.61; 95% CI 1.40–4.86) and MetS (OR = 6.52; 95% CI 2.28–17.85). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Insulin resistance.