It is well established that individuals’ SES significantly influences their health and overall quality of life.54 For those with T2DM, lower SES is linked to higher rates of complications and mortality.55 This relationship is attributed to the tendency of individuals with limited education and social class achievements to require higher insulin doses and struggle with controlling their blood sugar levels, compared with peers who are better educated and with higher SES. The gene discussed is INS; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.