Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic risk factors that occur in an individual. The latest and most comprehensive criteria for identifying metabolic syndrome include having 3 or more of the following risk factors:

1. Central Obesity (Abdominal)

   • Waist circumference:

     • Men: more than 102 cm

     • Women: more than 88 cm

2. High Fasting Triglycerides

   • 150 mg/dl or higher

   • or taking medication to lower triglycerides

3. Low HDL Cholesterol

   • Men: less than 40 mg/dl

   • Women: less than 50 mg/dl

   • or taking medication to increase HDL

4. High Blood Pressure

   • 130/85 mmHg or higher

   • or taking medication to lower blood pressure

5. High Fasting Blood Glucose

   • 110 mg/dl or higher

   • or taking medication to control blood glucose

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