Higher white blood cell counts linked to hyperuricemia

A study involving 1,768 patients with type 2 diabetes found that those with hyperuricemia had significantly higher white blood cell (WBC) counts compared to those without. This suggests a link between inflammation and elevated uric acid levels in these patients. The research showed that WBC count was positively correlated with serum uric acid levels, even after adjusting for other factors like age and body mass index. This indicates that WBC count may serve as an independent marker for hyperuricemia in type 2 diabetes patients. The study highlights the role of chronic inflammation in hyperuricemia among type 2 diabetes patients. It suggests that managing uric acid levels could help reduce inflammation and related complications in this population.