The two logistic regression models with serum Gal-3 level and, in the first case, classical risk factors for T2D development and, in the second case, age, BMI, HDL, CH, API, and FPG did not confirm that the Gal-3 level is an independent risk factor of T2D (Table 3). The gene discussed is C4B; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.