Waist Circumference and BMI in Relation to Serum High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) in Cuban Americans With and Without Type 2 Diabetes

Authors

Fatma G. Huffman, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International UniversityFollow
Suzanne Whisner, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International UniversityFollow
Gustavo G. Zarini, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International UniversityFollow
Subrata Nath, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Date of this Version

3-8-2010

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Relationship between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and adiposity by diabetes status and gender in Cuban-Americans with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D) was studied. Adult subjects, 226 females, 129 males participated in a case control, single time point study. Subjects with T2D were older, had higher waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI). WC and BMI were associated with ln hs-CRP (P < 0.001). An interaction with diabetes status was found for BMI (P = 0.037). Gender showed a strong relationship with ln hs-CRP (P < 0.001), which was moderated by diabetes status. Only males without diabetes exhibited a significant relationship for both WC and BMI with ln hs-CRP. In this sample of Cuban-Americans, WC and BMI had stronger associations with ln hs-CRP but not with diabetes status. Obesity prevention and controlling for CRP levels may be necessary to eliminate its contributions to develop diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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Recommended Citation

Huffman, F.G.; Whisner, S.; Zarini, G.G.; Nath, S. Waist Circumference and BMI in Relation to Serum High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) in Cuban Americans With and Without Type 2 Diabetes. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2010, 7, 842-852.