| T2DM | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| SIRT1 | Sirtuin 1 |
| DR | Diabetic retinopathy |
| TNF-α | Tumor necrosis factor α |
| DN | Diabetic nephropathy |
| MMP9 | Matrix metalloproteinase 9 |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| SBP | Systolic blood pressure |
| DBP | Diastolic blood pressure |
| HDL | High-density lipoprotein |
| LDL | Low-density lipoprotein |
| TGS | Triglycerides |
| AH | Arterial hypertension |
| CAD | Cardiovascular disease |
| MENA | Middle East and North Africa |