According to the results provided by univariable logistic regression analysis, adiponectin (OR, 0.054; 95% CI, 0.011-0.268; p<0.001) and resistin (OR, 1.745; 95% CI, 1.195-2,548; p=0.004) were found to be independent predictors for MASLD development in T2DM patients (Table 4). This evidence concerns the gene RETN and type 2 diabetes mellitus.