SERPINE1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: In the T2DM group, higher E-DII scores were associated with lower intake of fiber, polyunsaturated fat, vitamin E, thiamine, folate, vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium (<i>p</i> < 0.05).<h4>Conclusion</h4>Elevated PAI-1 levels were found in women with T2DM, while dietary inflammatory potential was not independently associated with T2DM status after adjustment for adiposity-related factors.