Although not all variables reached significance, the hazard ratios were comparable between the CRP and ferritin subgroups for each eGFR decrease of 5 mL/min/1.73 m2, aging, history of diabetes or CVD, decrease in albumin levels, urinary protein:creatinine ratio, and each hemoglobin increase of 10 g/L. This evidence concerns the gene CRP and diabetes mellitus.