Interestingly, Pleskovič et al investigated the association of Sox6 gene polymorphism (rs16933090) with all the subclinical markers of carotid atherosclerosis such as the number of affected segments of carotid arteries, plaque thickness, and carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), in T2DM patients. This evidence concerns the gene SOX6 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.