Fifteen core genes, DNAJB9, VPS53, SCGN, CMAS, RGS6, FASLG, ABHD10, ATRN, PLA2G2F, ITIH2, ROBO1, SGCG, SH3GL2, CNR1, and FOXN3, were identified as shared between NAFLD and T2D. The gene discussed is SCGN; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.