Association of High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) with Diabetic Retinopathy
Abstract: Aim To study the association of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) with diabetic retinopathy. Material and Methods An observational study was carried out in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) both newly diagnosed and known cases of DM admitted in Medicine ward and not suffering from any other inflammatory condition. The hs-CRP levels were measured by Behring Nephalometer analyzer system. Fundus examination was done for retinopathy. Result Out of 75 type 2 DM patients, 49 patients had retinopathy.18 patients had mild non progressive retinopathy, 30 patients had moderate NPDR, whereas only 1 patient had severe NPDR. High hs-CRP levels were observed with moderate retinopathy and severe retinopathy. Conclusion The hs-CRP levels were raised in patient with diabetic retinopathy, also hs-CRP levels had association with severity of diabetic retinopathy.
Keywords: hs CRP, Diabetic retinopathy
How to Cite?: Dr. Manjiri Naik, Dr. Indira Kanjani, Dr. Sushant Yadav, Dr. Syed Umar Quadri, "Association of High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) with Diabetic Retinopathy", Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 683-686, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20176641, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20176641