As well as being responsible for Ataxia telangiectasia, ATM is also involved in several diseases such as diabetes mellitus type 2 [54], leukemia [55], breast cancer [56] and cervix cancer [57], in which the rs1801516 SNP, has been associated with the risk to develop LSIL (Low grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion). The gene discussed is ATM; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.