In a univariate Cox proportional hazards model for the risk of all-cause death an increase in age per year and underlying renal disease (diabetic nephropathy and other/unknown) as well as albumin levels below 3500 mg/dl were significantly associated with increased mortality, whereas calcium levels >2.37 mmol/l and female gender were significantly associated with decreased risk of death. This evidence concerns the gene ALB and diabetic kidney disease.