Table 1 Criteria for the clinical diagnosis of metabolic syndrome

Elevated waist circumference

≥ 88 cm (35 in.)

Elevated triglycerides

≥ 150 mg/dL or on drug treatment for elevated triglycerides

Reduced HDL-C

< 40 mg/dL or on drug treatment for low HDL-C

Elevated blood pressure

≥ 130 mmHg systolic blood pressure or ≥ 85 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure or on antihypertensive treatment

Elevated fasting glucose

≥ 100 mg/dL or on drug treatment for elevated glucose