| T2DM: | type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| FBG: | fasting blood glucose |
| IDF: | International Diabetes Federation |
| FFQ: | food frequency questionnaire |
| IPAQ: | International Physical Activity Questionnaire |
| BMI: | body mass index |
| SD: | standard deviation |
| ORs: | odds ratios |
| 95%CIs: | 95% confidence intervals |
| RR: | risk ratio |
| IF: | intermittent fasting |
| TRE: | time-restricted eating patterns |