Comparison of Visfatin and Leptin Levels in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with and without Atherosclerosis

Aims: Medical evidence shows that Visfatin and Leptin are related to multiple metabolic Problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The present study aimed to assess Visfatin and Leptin levels in type 2 diabetic patients with and without atherosclerosis. Instruments Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 30 diabetic patients, 30 patients with diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis, and 30 seemingly healthy persons (as a control group) in Babylon Province, Iraq, and their serum Visfatin and Leptin levels were assessed by ELISA procedure. The statistical analysis was done with SPSS 21 software. Findings: In diabetic patients and patients with diabetes and atherosclerosis, the level of Visfatin was significantly higher than in the control group (p=0.0001). There was a significant increase in Leptin level in diabetic patients compared to the control group (p=0.0001), while Leptin level showed a significant decrease in patients with diabetes and atherosclerosis than in the control group (p=0.0001). Also, the mean body mass index in diabetic patients and patients with diabetes and atherosclerosis was significantly higher than in the control group (p=0.0001). Conclusion: Visfatin serum levels are significantly higher in atherosclerosis patients compared to healthy people, while low Leptin and high Visfatin expression are seen in patients with diabetes.