The Dual Role of Adiponectin and Leptin in Type 2 Diabetes

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Muna Sadeq Hameed
Manal F. AL-Khakani

Keywords

Insulin Resistance, Adiponectin, Leptin, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Biomarkers

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a prevalent metabolic condition, is characterised by insulin resistance and inadequate insulin secretion, which leads to elevated blood sugar levels. Adipose tissue secretes two hormones called adiponectin and leptin., play significant roles in metabolic regulation. In this work, the role of leptin and adiponectin in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes is examined. The study included 90 participants, comprising of 30 healthy individuals and 60 patients with T2DM, were selected. Clinical and demographic data were collected, and Various parameters were assessed through the analysis of blood samples.. T2DM patients exhibited lower adiponectin levels and higher leptin levels compared to healthy controls. Additionally, they demonstrated higher levels of parameters measured in blood samples, including fasting blood glucose (FBG), insulin levels, HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), and lower levels of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C). Age, body mass index (BMI), leptin, FBG, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL-c all had favourable relationships with adiponectin. Conversely, it exhibited a negative correlation with high-density lipoprotein levels. Leptin correlated positively with age, BMI, adiponectin, insulin, and HOMA-IR. Adiponectin and leptin hold potential as diagnostic markers for T2DM. Understanding their interactions is crucial for developing targeted therapies and effective type 2 diabetes mellitus management.

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