Role of C-reactive protein as a marker for microalbuminuria in type 2 diabetics

Background: one of the most important complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus is diabetic nephropathy which is reported as the leading cause of premature deaths due to renal failure. this study was being conducted to see the role of c-reactive protein a marker in type 2 diabetic patient with micro-albuminuria.methods: this cross sectional study was carried out in the diabetic clinic of pakistan medical research council,research centre lahore. personal history about the disease was collected on a questionnaire. blood and urine sample of 50 type 2 diabetic patients between the ages of 40-65 years were collected to analyze c-reactive protein and micro-albuminuria respectively. data were analyzed using spss-15. the pearson correlation coefficient test was used to determine correlation between urine albumin and c-reactive protein.results: there were 22 micro- albuminuria positive cases out of total 50 diabetic cases. of these 14 (63%) showed raised c-reactive protein levels (p < 0.00).conclusion: there is significant association between the level of serum c- reactive proteins and micro-albuminuria in type 2 diabetics.