Diabetes is defined by the World Health Organization1 as “a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin produced.” Among the three types of diabetes (type 1, type 2, and gestational), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most prevalent worldwide, with risk factors including obesity and physical inactivity2. The gene discussed is INS; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.