Interestingly, FTO-rs8050136 was also associated with T2D (OR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.02-1.52; empirical p = 0.029), which remained significant after adjustment for age, gender, and BMI (OR,1.24; 95% CI, 1.01-1.52; empirical p = 0.046). The gene discussed is FTO; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.