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100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

VADT study VADT

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Veterans Affairs trial examining intensive versus standard glucose control in type 2 diabetes.

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UKPDS

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A landmark clinical trial that demonstrated the benefits of intensive glycemic control in reducing diabetic complication...

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VADT study

Professional Technical IVT

Veterans Affairs trial examining intensive versus standard glucose control in type 2 diabetes.

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very low-density lipoprotein

Advanced Technical IVT

Lipid-carrying particle that transports triglycerides and is elevated in diabetic dyslipidemia.

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visceral adiposity index

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A sex-specific mathematical index combining waist circumference and triglyceride and HDL levels to assess visceral fat a...

VAI
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