The SGK1 gene, located on chromosome 6 (6q23.2), encodes serum/glucocorticoid-regulated kinase 1, which has been reported to participate in the development of several human diseases, including cervical cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus [47]. The gene discussed is SGK1; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.