| BIA | bioimpedance analysis |
| BMI | body mass index |
| DPP | diabetes prevention program |
| HDL | high-density lipoproteins |
| IFG | impaired fasting glucose |
| LCD | low calorie diet |
| LDL | low-density lipoproteins |
| NFG | normal fasting glucose |
| VLCD | very low calorie diet |
| T2DM | type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |