In addition, we can see a quiteinteresting difference in N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) measurements between the groups; weknow that some people with diabetes belong to a group with metabolic syndrome,which forms a cluster of metabolic dysregulations including insulin resistance,atherogenic dyslipidemia, central obesity, and hypertension. The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is metabolic syndrome.