Table 2 Main definitions of metabolic syndrome.
From: NAFLD as a continuum: from obesity to metabolic syndrome and diabetes
Adult Treatment Panel III (2005 revision) | International Diabetes Federation |
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Any three of the five criteria below: | WC ≥ 94 cm (men) or ≥ 80 cm (women) and at least two of the following: |
WC > 102 cm (men) or > 88 cm (women) | Blood glucose > 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or diagnosed diabetes |
Blood glucose > 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or diagnosed diabetes | HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) in men, < 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women or specific drug treatment |
HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) in men, < 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women or specific drug treatment | Plasma triglycerides > 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) or specific drug treatment |
Plasma triglycerides > 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) or specific drug treatment | Blood pressure > 130/85 mmHg or specific drug treatment |
Blood pressure > 130/85 mmHg or specific drug treatment |  |