| BMI | body mass index |
| COVID-19 | coronavirus disease 2019 |
| eNOS | endothelial nitric oxide synthase |
| FFA | free fatty acids |
| FPG | fasting plasma glucose |
| GLUT4 | glucose transporter type 4 |
| HbA1c | glycated hemoglobin |
| HDL-C | high-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| HOMA-IR | Homeostatic Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance |
| HDLECs | human dermal lymphatic endothelial cells |
| hsCRP | high-sensitivity C-reactive protein |
| IDF | International Diabetes Federation |
| IL-10 | interleukin-10 |
| INSRs | insulin receptors |
| IR | insulin resistance |
| LDL-C | low-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| LECs | lymphoid endothelial cells |
| MLD | manual lymphatic drainage |
| TG | triglycerides |
| T2DM | type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| VAT | visceral adipose tissue |
| VEGF | vascular endothelial growth factor |
| WAT | white adipose tissue |
| WHR | waist–hip ratio |
| 2h-PG | 2h-post-load glucose |