You are diagnosed with metabolic syndrome if you have 3 or more of the following:
A waistline of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women (measured across the belly).
A blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg or higher or are taking blood pressure medications.
A triglyceride level above 150 mg/dl.
A fasting blood glucose (sugar) level greater than 100 mg/dl or are taking glucose-lowering medications.
A high density lipoprotein level (HDL) less than 40 mg/dl (men) or under 50 mg/dl (women).