On the other hand, the median height, weight, blood Hb and Htc, eGFR, serum albumin, C-reactive protein, HbA1c, fasting glucose, serum total, and LDL and HDL cholesterol levels of the patients, with and without diabetic neuropathy, were significantly different (p < 0.05 for all). The gene discussed is GSTM1; the disease is diabetic neuropathy.