In the multivariable model, T2DM contributed incremental prognostic information for in-hospital death (adjusted OR = 2.74, 95% CI 1.62-4.56), together with PaCO<sub>2</sub>, blood urea nitrogen, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte-to-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein, and age. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.