The features of insulin resistance syndrome detectable clinically

The features of insulin resistance syndrome detectable clinically

            The third report of expert panel on detection, evaluation and treatment of high blood cholesterol detected in adults has put forth the following guidelines. The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is made when three or more risk determinants given below are present.

Risk Factors Defining Level

1.	Abdominal Obesity	Waist circumference
	a)  Men	> 102 cms (>40 inches)
	b)  Women	> 88 cms (>34.5 inches)
2.	Triglycerides	> 150mg /dl
3.	HDL cholesterol
	a)  Men	< 40mg /dl
	B) Women	< 50 mg/dl
4.	Blood Pressure	> 130 / M85 mmHg
5.	Fasting glucose	> 110 mg/ dl