Results  Asprosin was found to be higher in T2DM (6.73 ± 1.67) and T2DM + NP (7.11 ± 1.54) compared to controls (4.81 ± 1.09) (p < 0.001), while adiponectin indicated a lower concentration in both patient groups compared with controls. This evidence concerns the gene ADIPOQ and type 2 diabetes mellitus.