Mean plasma I-FABP levels were significantly higher in men T2D (1879 ± 1056 pg/mL, p < 0.05) compared to men with IS (1269 ± 655 pg/mL) and IR (1434 ± 920 pg/mL; Fig. 2a). The gene discussed is FABP2; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.