There was no statistical difference in MCP‐1 omental (Young‐NGT: 365.6 ± 89.0 vs. Young‐T2D: 323.6 ± 110.6 vs. Old‐NGT: 178.6 ± 70.8 vs. Old‐T2D: 395.0 ± 71.3 pg mg−1, P = 0.58) or subcutaneous adipose concentrations (Young‐NGT: 135.4 ± 27.1 vs. Young‐T2D: 74.8 ± 6.0 vs. Old‐NGT: 64.7 ± 14.1 vs. Old‐T2D: 229.7 ± 73.3 pg mg−1, P = 0.58) based on diabetes status. Here, CCL2 is linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus.