Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that log adiponectin, but not log leptin, was independently and significantly associated in a positive manner with AAC (odds ratio: 16.31, 95% confidence interval: 1.70–156.41, p = 0.02), after adjustment for age, body weight, percentage body fat, hemodialysis duration, prevalence of diabetes mellitus, and other risk factors. The gene discussed is ADIPOQ; the disease is diabetes mellitus.