Table 1.
Definition of the seven metabolic factors as defined by Eslam et al.1
| Metabolic Factor | Definition |
|---|---|
| Waist circumference | Waist circumference ≥ 102/88 cm in men/women (or ≥ 90/80 cm in Asian men/women) |
| Blood pressure | Blood pressure ≥ 130/85 mmHg or specific drug treatment |
| Plasma triglycerides | Plasma triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dl (≥ 1.70 mmol/L) or specific drug treatment |
| HDL-cholesterol | HDL-cholesterol < 40 mg/dl (< 1.0 mmol/L) for men and <50 mg/dl (<1.3 mmol/L) for women or specific drug treatment |
| Prediabetes | Fasting glucose levels 100 to 125 mg/dl [5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L], or 2-hour post-load glucose levels 140 to 199 mg/dl [7.8 to 11.0 mmol] or HbA1c 5.7% to 6.4% [39 to 47 mmol/mol] |
| Insulin Resistance | Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)9 score ≥ 2.5 |
| Inflammation | Plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level >2 mg/L |