54 (61.4%) male and 34 (38.6%) female participants had low muscle mass, but there were no differences in age, WHR, Duration of diabetes, blood pressure, past medical history (anti-diabetic medication, insulin), Diabetic complications (Arteriosclerosis, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Diabetic nephropathy, or Diabetic retinopathy) between the two groups. This evidence concerns the gene INS and diabetic retinopathy.