On the other hand, serum adiponectin was higher in T1DM and lower in T2DM, as compared to the group of subjects with normal glucose tolerance, so an adiponectin cut point of 5.1 μg/mL may be a useful tool for differentiating T1DM and T2DM, which is necessary for optimum treatment [27]. The gene discussed is ADIPOQ; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.