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Article: Metabolic Syndrome; Overview.
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - General Women's Health
- Article date:
- November 14, 2006
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Metabolic syndrome is not a disease, but a clustering or "constellation" of health markers. Although there are several definitions of what is required to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, in the U.S. most health care professionals use criteria from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the American Heart Association.
That definition says you must have at least three of the following five markers to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome:
A waist measurement of more than 34 inches around (more than 40 inches in men).
A fasting blood glucose level of 110 mg/dL or higher; or you're already taking medication because you have high blood glucose ...