| BMI | body mass index |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CI | confidence interval |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| eGFR | estimated glomerular filtration rate |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HOMA-IR | homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance |
| IR | insulin resistance |
| MS | metabolic syndrome |
| NAFLD | nonalcoholic fatty liver disease |
| OR | odds ratio |
| PAD | peripheral arterial disease |
| SE | standard error |
| T2D | type 2 diabetes |
| US-FLI | ultrasonographic-fatty liver indicator |