Previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) or meta-analyses of GWAS in European population have identified ∼10 SNPs associated with plasma adiponectin levels.[6,7,10,11] The SNPs are also associated with altered risk of type 2 diabetes, plasma triglycerides, HDL-C, blood pressure, and waist–hip ratio.[6,7,10,11]. Here, ADIPOQ is linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus.