The presence of three or more of the following five factors defines metabolic syndrome: abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and high fasting glucose levels.
HDL = High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
BP = Blood Pressure
FPG = Fasting Plasma Glucose
What is metabolic syndrome?
How many factors define metabolic syndrome?
What is the waist circumference threshold for men?
What is the waist circumference threshold for women?
Why is HDL cholesterol important in metabolic syndrome?
Can I use this calculator to check my risk of metabolic syndrome?
What should I do if the calculator indicates I have metabolic syndrome?
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