Multivariable linear regression analyses were used to investigate prospectiveassociations between estimated TD intake as well as intake of different types of dairyand a pro-inflammatory score, based on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, IL-6, IL-18,leptin and adiponectin, and insulin resistance assessed as Homeostasis Model AssessmentInsulin Resistance in an open-cohort study. The gene discussed is IL18; the disease is Insulin resistance.