Knowledge is Key: Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome

Apr 24, 2025

Labs matter just as much as weight

5 markers of Metobolic health metter: 

A person meets the criteria for metabolic syndrome if they have at least three of the following 

#1High Blood pressure greater than 130/85

#2 High Triglycerides greater the 150 milligrams per decilitter of blood (mg/ dL) or greater 

3# Low HDL chloesterol less than 40mg/dL in men and 50 mg/dL in women milligrams per deciliter  

#4 central adiposity waist circumfrance greater than 40 inches  men and 35 inches in women 

#5 elevated fasting glucose greater than 110 milligrams per deciliter .If it's 100 to 125 mg/dL, you have pre diabetes. If it's over 125 mg/dL, you likely have type 2 diabetes 

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