However, in contrast with previous studies(8,11) where a reduction in GR was achieved in both healthy individuals and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus after consumption of flatbread (roti), pancake (dosa) and dumplings prepared from whole finger millet, there was no significant participant × test meal interaction in this study alluding to possible differences in insulin secretion between prediabetes and type 2 diabetes(1). This evidence concerns the gene INS and diabetes mellitus.