CD36 gene methylation was not significantly different between control subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes, and females with type 2 diabetes did not demonstrate increased levels of CD36 gene methylation (Chi2 = 3.56; RR = 1.46; OR = 2.24 [0.96–5.21] 95% CI; p = 0.10). The gene discussed is CD36; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.