• A combination of insulin resistance and ↑ risk of 2 DM
Diagnosis is based on any 3 of the following Adult
Treatment Panel III criteria
Abdominal obesity waist circumference > 40 inches in
men, > 35 inches in women
TG ≥ 150 mg/dL
HDL < 40 mg/dL in men and < 50 mg/dL in women
BP ≥ 130/85 mmHg
Fasting glucose ≥ 110 mg/dL
Treatment
• Preventing the development of type 2 DM and
coronary vascular disease
.
• Focus on lifestyle modifications (diet, weight loss,
exercise)
,
• if needed, medication for treatment of insulin
resistance
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