UCN3 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: Considering the observed increased UCN3 levels with T2D, we further assessed UCN3 levels by dividing the T2D group into controlled and uncontrolled HbA1c groups (HbA1c < 6.5%; < 48 mmol/mol and HbA1c ≥ 6.5%; ≥ 48 mmol/mol, respectively).