Other lipid fractions were similar between the groups by both definitions, and there were no differences between the groups for glycemic control as marked by HbA1c and TDD of insulin; vitamin D status as marked by serum 25(OH)D; BMI z score, thyroid stimulating hormone, and the proportion of subjects with elevated albumin-creatinine ratio of >30 μg albumin/mg creatine, autoimmune thyroid disease, celiac disease, or psychiatric illness. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is celiac disease.