Diagnostic Criteria For Metabolic Syndrome

Question 1

Abdominal obesity, increased waist size

Answer 1

> 40 inches

Question 2

Elevated triglycerides

Answer 2

> 150 or drug treatment ongoing

Question 3

Low HDL cholesterol

Answer 3

<40

Question 4

Elevated BP

Answer 4

> 130/85 or drug treatment ongoing

Question 5

Elevated fasting glucose

Answer 5

> 100 or drug treatment ongoing

Question 6

Metabolic Syndrome

Answer 6

A cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.