Dengue-infected individuals with diabetes showed greater CRP, Endocan levels, IL-8 and Perfusion Index than those without diabetes (CRP; 35.308 ± 1.32 vs. 18.6365 ± 0.64) mg/dl (p≤ 0.001) (Endocan 42.316 ± 1.46vs. Here, CXCL8 is linked to diabetes mellitus.