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In which common chronic conditions can (or cannot) obesity and lifestyle factors explain higher concentrations of C-reactive protein?

Jana Jane AndersonSalil Vasudeo DeoPaul I WelshDanny F MacKayFrederick Ka Wing HoLyn D FergusonCarlos A Celis-MoralesJason M R GillJill P PellNaveed Sattar
Published in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2024)
In diabetes, MI, hypertension and sleep apnoea and elevated CRP appears to be accounted for by the greater adiposity typically evident in these conditions. However, for the other conditions, systemic inflammation cannot be explained by excess adiposity alone.
Keyphrases
  • insulin resistance
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight gain
  • cardiovascular disease
  • weight loss
  • physical activity
  • blood pressure
  • adipose tissue
  • glycemic control
  • skeletal muscle