What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome is identified by the presence of three or more of the following risk factors at the same time in one person. People with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

• Central obesity — measured by waist circumference
• More than 35 inches in women
• More than 40 inches in men

• High blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg or higher or taking medicine for high blood pressure

• Fasting blood sugar of 100 mg/dL or higher or taking medicine for high blood sugar

• Fasting blood triglycerides of 150 mg/dL or higher or taking medicine for high triglycerides

• Low HDL cholesterol levels or taking medicine for low HDL cholesterol
• Less than 50 mg/dL for women
• Less than 40 mg/dL for men

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Source: American Heart Association, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute