Metabolic Syndrome Calculator
Assess your risk for metabolic syndrome using the 5 diagnostic criteria
Metabolic Syndrome Assessment
Check all criteria that apply to you:
Assessment Results
No Risk Factors Identified
Great news! You don't appear to have any obvious risk factors for metabolic syndrome. Keep up the healthy lifestyle!
Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Consult with a healthcare provider for proper evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of metabolic syndrome.
Diagnostic Criteria
Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when ≥3 of the following 5 criteria are met:
- • Abdominal obesity (waist circumference)
- • Elevated triglycerides (≥150 mg/dL or medication)
- • Low HDL cholesterol (gender-specific thresholds)
- • Elevated blood pressure (≥130/85 mmHg or medication)
- • Elevated fasting glucose (≥100 mg/dL or medication)
Risk Factors
Obesity
Especially abdominal obesity
Insulin Resistance
Leading to high blood sugar
Physical Inactivity
Sedentary lifestyle
Age
Risk increases with age
Genetics
Family history matters
Prevention & Management
Maintain healthy weight
Regular physical activity (150 min/week)
Healthy diet (Mediterranean style)
Quit smoking
Manage stress levels
Get adequate sleep (7-9 hours)
Understanding Metabolic Syndrome
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome or syndrome X, is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
Why is it Important?
- •Increases risk of heart disease by 2-3 times
- •Increases risk of type 2 diabetes by 5 times
- •Associated with increased stroke risk
- •Often reversible with lifestyle changes
The Five Criteria
1. Waist Circumference
Central obesity indicator
2. Triglycerides
Fat levels in blood
3. HDL Cholesterol
"Good" cholesterol levels
4. Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular health marker
5. Fasting Glucose
Blood sugar control
Treatment and Management
Lifestyle Modifications
- • Weight loss (even 5-10% helps significantly)
- • Mediterranean-style diet
- • Regular physical activity
- • Stress management techniques
- • Adequate sleep (7-9 hours nightly)
Medical Management
- • Blood pressure medications if needed
- • Diabetes medications for glucose control
- • Cholesterol-lowering medications
- • Regular monitoring and follow-up
- • Preventive cardiology consultation