VEGF levels did not differ significantly (p = 0.41) between T2D (median value of 190.0 pg/mL, ranging from 1.7 to 806 pg/mL) and ND individuals (median value of 157.0 pg/mL, ranging from 1.7 to 577 pg/mL). The gene discussed is VEGFA; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.