Effects of pravastatin on serum adiponectin levels in female patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

► We studied the influences of pravastatin on serum total and HMW adiponectin levels. ► Study subjects were female patients with type 2 diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. ► Pravastatin did not increase serum adiponectin levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus. ► Pravastatin did not improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes mellitus.