The participants with the highest tertile of Gensini score had higher levels of BMI, WBCs, neutrophils, CRP, HbA1c, Cr, NHR, and higher prevalence of diabetes, but lower levels of HDL-C and less alcohol drinkers, compared to those with the lowest tertile of Gensini score (all P for trend < 0.05). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is diabetes mellitus.