While, on performing multiple linear stepwise regression analysis using CTRP3 as dependent variable with other independent variables only FBG (β = 0.276, P = 0.007), HbA1c % (β = 0.413, P = 0.002) and T2D duration (β = 0.384, P = 0.003), remained significantly associated with CTRP3 [Table 3]. The gene discussed is C1QTNF3; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.