A metabolic syndrome disorder is a combination of medical conditions which put you at risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A metabolic syndrome disorder may also be referred to as metabolic syndrome, syndrome x, cardio-metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance syndrome, Reaven’s syndrome, and CHAOS (in Australia) according to Wikipedia.org. Some studies show that metabolic syndrome disorders affect an estimated 25% of the U.S. population alone.
There are five risk factors that doctors look at to determine whether you have a metabolic syndrome disorder. Those who have three or more of these risk factors are said to have a metabolic syndrome disorder. They are:
- A fasting blood sugar (glucose) level of 100 mg/dl or above
- A blood pressure level of 130/85 mm Hg or greater
- An “apple” shaped abdomen that measures more than 40” for men and 35” for women
- A triglyceride level above 150 mg/dl
- A good cholesterol (HDL) level
