Metabolic Syndrome
A cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Plain English
Patient-Friendly Explanation
Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease but a group of risk factors: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess belly fat, and abnormal cholesterol. Having three or more means higher risk for serious health problems.
Medical
Clinical Definition
Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when ≥3 of these criteria are met: elevated waist circumference (≥90cm for Asian men, ≥80cm for Asian women), elevated triglycerides, reduced HDL-C, elevated blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose.
Key Insight
Why It Matters
Weight loss of 7-10% can reverse metabolic syndrome. This is one of the strongest arguments for medical weight management intervention.
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Medically reviewed by
Family Physician & Registered Acupuncturist, Accord Medical Clinic. MBBS (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (Singapore College of TCM).
Last reviewed: August 2026
This page is general health education, not medical advice. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made in consultation after assessment.
