In addition, SNPs from PPARG, KCNJ11, CDKAL1, IDE-KIF11-HHEX, IGF2BP2 and SLC30A8 were also moderately associated with type 2 diabetes, with ORs ranging from 1.114 to 1.282 (P<0.05). The gene discussed is KCNJ11; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.