Thursday, July 21, 2011

Dr KK Answers: Does exercise help in diabetics with high CRP levels?


Physical activity reduces total, cardiovascular disease, and coronary heart disease mortality in type 2 diabetics with elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels.

The anti-inflammatory effect of physical activity can counteract increased heart disease morbidity and mortality associated with high CRP levels.

Source: Diabetes Care 2011 Jul;34(7):1492-6. 

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