Key result
Serum total and high molecular weight adiponectin levels were positively correlated with the severity of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, independent of age, sex, BMI, and disease duration.
Cross-Sectional (n=198)
Higher serum total and HMW adiponectin levels are independently associated with more advanced stages of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Associated with advanced retinopathy and nephropathy; hypothesis-generating for adiponectin as biomarker, needs prospective validation.
Kato et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes (n=198). Serum total and high molecular weight adiponectin levels was evaluated on Severity of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy. Serum total and high molecular weight adiponectin levels were positively correlated with the severity of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, independent of age, sex, BMI, and disease duration.
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