However, the T2DM-AIS group had significantly higher levels of serum Lp-PLA2 (P < 0.01), LDL-C (P < 0.05), hs-CRP (P < 0.05), leukocyte count (P < 0.01), FPG (P < 0.01), and HbA1c (P < 0.01) compared to the T2DM control group. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.