Metabolic syndrome is becoming increasingly common. The causative factors are the combination of insulin resistance and central obesity.

2.  Metabolic syndrome is becoming increasingly
common. The causative factors are the combination of
insulin resistance and central obesity.
 The need of early diagnosis and treatment is
imperative.
 For effective treatment of metabolic disease, several
tests are essential to treat and monitor the individual
using evidenced-based medicine tests.

3. The tests and parameters confirming Metabolic
Syndrome as set out by the International
Diabetes Federation are as follows:
BMI greater than 30kg/m²
1)Raised triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL (1.7
mmol/L)
2)Reduced HDL cholesterol :
< 40 mg/dL (1.03 mmol/L) in males
< 50 mg/dL (1.29 mmol/L) in females

4. 3) Raised blood pressure –
systolic BP ≥ 130 or diastolic BP ≥ 85 mm Hg or previously
diagnosed hypertension
4) Raised fasting plasma glucose (FPG) ≥ 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L), or
previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
practitioners should use the above tests to regularly
monitor the progress of treatment advices e.g.
pharmaceuticals and/or best quality vitamin and
supplements.

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