Compared with the controls, TG, insulin, HbA1C, fasting serum glucose, HOMA-IR, and diastolic blood pressure were significantly higher in the MetS group (p < 0.01 for all variables), while HDL cholesterol was found to be significantly lower (1.6 ± 0.4 vs. 1.3 ± 0.5 mg/dl, p < 0.01). The gene discussed is INS; the disease is metabolic syndrome.