Leptin Level in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

Abstract

Leptin Level Background: Investigating adipocytokine leptin (Lep) levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and their association with 6 anthropometry, lipid profile parameters could lead to understanding the role of Lep in T2DM and related risk of cardiovascular complications; Moreover, could further help prevention and management of these complications.