Endocrine Abstracts

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is known for its morbidity and mortality all over the globe. It has been demonstrated in recent studies that abnormal levels of adipocytokines may contribute to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the relation between serum leptin levels and insulin resistance syndrome in type 2 diabetic patients.Methods: Eighty persons were enrolled in this study an...