... insulin, homoeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance, triglyceride, high- density lipoprotein- cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, ala-nine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase ... FINS = fasting insulin; HOMA-IR = homoeostasis model assessment- insulin resistance; TG = triglyceride; TC = total cholesterol; HDL-C = high- density lipoprotein- cholesterol; LDL-C = low-density ... adiposity-associated inflammatory factors such as C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL )-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF )- may play a role in promoting adverse vascular outcomes. The intima...