Metabolic Syndrome Meter

Metablic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome, Syndrome X, or Dysmetabolic Syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that, when occurring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The cluster of conditions that are part of metabolic syndrome include: — increased blood
pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist or abnormal cholesterol levels. Some studies have shown the prevalence in the USA to be an estimated 1/3 of the population and prevalence increases with age. Find out if you might have metabolic syndrome using this W8MD tool!

W8MD’s Metabolic Syndrome Meter

GET YOUR METABOLIC SCORE FREE!

(Based on the American Heart Association/Updated NCEP Criteria)


Is your waist circumference at the biggest point over 36 inches in women or 40 in men? *	Yes No
Lipids: Do you have elevated triglycerides: Equal to or greater than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) or on treatment for elevated triglycerides?	Yes No
Lipids: Reduced HDL(good) cholesterol – <40 in men or <50 in women?	Yes No
Fasting Blood Sugar: Equal to or greater than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or use of medication for hyperglycemia?	Yes No
Blood Pressure: Equal to or greater than 130/85 mm Hg or use of medication for hypertension?	Yes No

* Certain ethnicities such as Asians, or South East Asians meet lower criteria

A score of 3 or More meets the criteria for
Metabolic Syndrome!

Metablic Syndrome

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