Metabolic Syndrome
A high waist circumference can be one sign of a condition called Metabolic Syndrome. Although most people have never heard of it, this syndrome is quite common; it affects about one out of every four adults in the United States.
A person has Metabolic Syndrome if they have at least 3 of the 5 conditions listed in the table below.
Abdominal obesity
(measured by waist circumference)
Men: greater than 40 inches
Women: greater than 35 inches
High blood pressure
130/85 mm Hg or greater
Weight loss
Reduced salt intake
Low HDL (good) cholesterol
Men: less than 40 mg/dL
Women: less than 50 mg/dL
High triglycerides level
150 mg/dL or greater
High blood sugar after fasting
110 mg/dL or greater
If you think you may have Metabolic Syndrome, it is important to discuss the possibility with your doctor so that you can undergo the appropriate diagnostic tests. Treatments for Metabolic Syndrome involve basic lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating a healthier diet, and increasing your activity level. Your doctor can help you develop a specific plan for making the necessary changes.
A person has Metabolic Syndrome if they have at least 3 of the 5 conditions listed in the table below.
Abdominal obesity
(measured by waist circumference)
Men: greater than 40 inches
Women: greater than 35 inches
High blood pressure
130/85 mm Hg or greater
Weight loss
Reduced salt intake
Low HDL (good) cholesterol
Men: less than 40 mg/dL
Women: less than 50 mg/dL
High triglycerides level
150 mg/dL or greater
High blood sugar after fasting
110 mg/dL or greater
If you think you may have Metabolic Syndrome, it is important to discuss the possibility with your doctor so that you can undergo the appropriate diagnostic tests. Treatments for Metabolic Syndrome involve basic lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating a healthier diet, and increasing your activity level. Your doctor can help you develop a specific plan for making the necessary changes.
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