In earlier studies, applying different methodology and enrolling variable population sample sizes as well as considering different cut-off values for ALT readings has yielded variable prevalence rates.9, 10, 12, 19, 27 The present study shows that ALT was elevated in 10.4% of our T2D patients (12.8% in males and 7.4% in females). Here, GPT is linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus.