Metabolic Syndrome
What Is It?
A cluster of conditions (central obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL, hypertension, elevated fasting glucose) that together significantly increase risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
How Is It Diagnosed?
Three or more of: waist >40 in (men) or >35 in (women); triglycerides >=150; HDL <40 (men) or <50 (women); BP >=130/85; fasting glucose >=100 mg/dL.
How Is It Treated?
Lifestyle intervention is primary: caloric restriction, 150 min/week aerobic exercise, weight loss. Treat individual components (hypertension, dyslipidemia, glucose). GLP-1 agonists highly effective.
Tests and Imaging Typically Needed
Fasting lipid panel, fasting glucose, HbA1c, BMP, CBC, waist circumference measurement.
Approximate Self-Pay Costs
Office visit: $95-$150. Lab panel: $60-$100. Lifestyle programs vary. GLP-1 medications: $900-$1,200/month.