The similar outcomes were observed in model 2 (adjustment for age, gender, race) [1.93 (1.47, 2.54)] and model 3 (adjustment for age, gender, race, duration of diabetes, Glu, HbA1c, BUN, Albuminuria, Glb, Cr, SBP, TG, CRP, overweight, arthritis, CHD, stroke) [1.69 (1.25, 2.31)] (Table 2). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is arthritic joint disease.