In the current study, we also obtained similar results: Glu and BCAA levels, which showed a significant correlation with the adiponectin level in non-T2DM subjects, were also negatively associated with adiponectin levels in T2DM men, although this result was not observed for T2DM women, probably due to the small number of subjects. The gene discussed is ADIPOQ; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.