This was further proved by the prominent elevated expression of proapoptotic molecules Bax and Caspase 3 and depressed antiapoptotic Bcl-2 in T1DM retinas, when compared to the CON and T2DM groups (p < 0.05) (Figures 3(f)–3(i)). The gene discussed is BCL2; the disease is type 1 diabetes mellitus.