Further adjustment for ethanol consumption, ALT, AST, regular exercise, GGT, HDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol, HbA1c, smoking, FPG, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and family history of diabetes did not alter the significant relationship (HR = 1.085, CI = 1.039 - 1.132; P < 0.001, Adjusted model II, Table 3). The gene discussed is GPT; the disease is diabetes mellitus.