In accordance with the role of macrophages and the anti-inflammatory properties of IGFBP-3, in our study we show that M2 macrophages express higher levels of IGFBP-3 than M1, suggesting that decreased expression of IGFBP-3 by macrophages in addition to occurrence of IGFBP-3 proteolysis in circulation may contribute towards obesity and insulin resistance. Here, IGFBP3 is linked to obesity disorder.