ASAT was significantly associated with increased T2DM risk (OR: 3.15, [95% CI: 1.74, 5.72], p <0.001), while VAT was associated with a lower fasting glucose level (β: -0.08, [95% CI: -0.13, -0.02], p = 0.0068). The gene discussed is ABCB7; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.