In summary, there is evidence of the co-prevalence of T2DM with angina, cerebrovascular accident, CAD, CHD, heart disease, PVD, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, abnormal lipid profile, ESRD, renal impairment, overweight, central abdominal obesity, stroke, abnormal HbA1c levels, and abnormal macro albumin levels in the MENA region. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is Stroke.