Association between adiponectin and insulin resistance in diabetic urolithiasis

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The prevalence of urolithiasis is increasing worldwide. Diabetes mellitus [DM] is characterized by insulin resistance, which increases the risk of kidney stone formation. Adiponectin is an insulin-sensitizing and anti-inflammatory cytokine, which is known to improve glucose tolerance and insulin resistance in humans. The association of insulin and adiponectin with kidney stones is not clear. Hence, the present study aim to assess the serum levels of adiponectin and insulin resistance in DM patients with urolithiasis in comparison to those without