Metabolic Disease Diagnosis
It can be straightforward to diagnose metabolic syndrome based on some typical features. Indeed, regular medical exam often involves screening for these risk factors. Therefore, most cases would detect the condition at the early stage. A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome can be made when you have 3 or more of 5 clinical markers. These include:
– Triglyceride levels higher than 150 mg/dL
– HDL levels lower than 40 and 50 mg/DL for men and women, respectively
– A waist circumference of more than 35 and 40 inches for women and men, respectively
– Glucose levels higher than 100 mg/dL
– Blood pressure higher than 130/85 mmHg [6]
