AD-MSCs, Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells; AGEs, Advanced glycation end products; ALP, Alkaline phosphatase; ALT, Alanine aminotransferase; AST, Aspartate aminotransferase; BM-MSCs, Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells; BUN, Blood urea nitrogen; CD, Cluster of differentiation; D, Diabetic; DM, Diabetes mellitus; DMEM, Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium; DN, Diabetic nephropathy; Diabetes; Diabetic nephropathy; FBG, Fasting blood glucose; FBS, Fetal bovine serum; HDL-C, High-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HO-1, Heme-oxygenase 1; HbA1c, Glycosylated hemoglobin; Hyperlipidemia; IPCs, Insulin producing cells; ISCT, International Society for Cellular Therapy; LDL-C, Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LPO, Lipid peroxidation; MSCs; MSCs, Mesenchymal stem cells; PBS, Phosphate-buffered saline; ROS, Reactive oxygen species; SEM, Standard error of mean; SPSS, Statistical Package for Social Scientists; STZ, Streptozotocin; T1DM, Type 1 diabetes mellitus; TC, Total cholesterol; TG, Triglycerides; TL, Total lipids; γ-GT, gamma glutamyl transferase