The decline of plasma adiponectin level may play an important role in the development of abnormal glucose tolerance, adiposity, abnormal blood lipid and cardiovascular disease in elders.

• 脂联素水平的下降可能在老年糖尿病高危人群糖耐量异常、肥胖、血脂异常和心血管疾病的发生中起着重要的作用。