Abstract:This study investigated the influence of glycemic control on fractional uric acid excretion and the concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) in type 2diabetes mellitus. A total of 120 subjects consisting of 76 confirmed diabetic patients, as cases and 44 apparently healthy volunteers served as control, participated in the study. Venous blood and early morning urine were obtained for estimations of CRP, uric acid and creatinine concentrations. The results showed that serum C-reactive protein concentrations wer… Show more
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