The metabolic profile was stable, with mean hemoglobin and albumin values of 11.8 ± 2.1 g/dL and 3.9 ± 0.6 g/dL, respectively. With a mean BMI of 25.3 ± 3.2 kg/m2, most patients were classed as overweight. Diabetes mellitus was present in 29.0% (n=9) and previous stone surgery was seen in 22.6% (n=7) patients. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is diabetes mellitus.