Criteria Often Used for Diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome*
Criteria | Value |
|---|---|
Waist circumference (cm [in]) | ≥ 102 (≥ 40) for men ≥ 88 (≥ 35) for women |
Fasting glucose (mg/dL [mmol/L]) | ≥ 100 (≥ 5.6) |
Blood pressure (mm Hg) | ≥ 130/85 |
Triglycerides, fasting (mg/dL [mmol/L]) | ≥ 150 (≥ 1.7) |
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (mg/dL [mmol/L]) | < 40 (< 1.04) for men < 50 (< 1.29) for women |
* At least 3 of the criteria must be present for the diagnosis. | |
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