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

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(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