rs5219 is a SNP of the KCNJ11 gene. It is significantly associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

The Minor "T" allele is associated with:

  • 1.15X increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (R, R2).  

rs5219

Parent Gene: KCNJ11

Importance: 5
Less common allele: T = 26%
More common allele: C = 74%
My Genotype: Log In
Risk Allele: T, T

Disease/Trait: Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus

rs5219 is associated with Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus (R) . It is reported to increased association with Type 2 diabetes (obese). No specific risk allele was identified in the study.

Disease/Trait: Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus

rs5219 is associated with Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus (R) . It is reported to increased association with Type 2 diabetes (non-obese). No specific risk allele was identified in the study.

Disease/Trait: Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus

The T allele of rs5219 is reported to be associated with Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus (R) . Your genotype was not identified for this SNP so we are unable to comment on your association with Type 2 diabetes.

Disease/Trait: Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus

The T allele of rs5219 is reported to be associated with Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus (R) . Your genotype was not identified for this SNP so we are unable to comment on your association with Type 2 diabetes (DGI+FUSION+WTCCC).