Genotyping of the untranslated region of LEPR gene encompassing this Del/Ins variant was done by PCR-RFLP technique and results were validated by direct sequencing.<h4>Results</h4>Genotype frequencies for both type 2 diabetes cases and healthy controls were consistent with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (χ(2) = 3.09 and 2.37, P = NS). The gene discussed is LEPR; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.