Abbreviations: AIP, atherogenic index of plasma; ApoA1, apolipoprotein A1; ApoB, apolipoprotein B; BMI, body mass index; CVD, cardiovascular disease; DM-F, women with type 2 diabetes; DM-M, men with type 2 diabetes; HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin; HDL-c, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HPT, hypertension; OHA, oral hypoglycemic agents; LDL/ApoB, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol to apolipoprotein B ratio; LOOH, lipid hydroperoxides; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglycerides. The gene discussed is APOB; the disease is cardiovascular disorder.