| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Tg | triglycerides |
| A1C% | hemoglobin A1C |
| eGFR | estimated glomerular filtration rate |
| MDRD | Modification of Diet in Renal Disease |
| CKD-EPI | Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| LFTs | liver function tests |
| HR | hazard ration |
| CI | confidence interval |