Evaluate your metabolic health using ATP III criteria โ meeting 3 of 5 indicates metabolic syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome (also known as insulin resistance syndrome, Syndrome X) is a cluster of risk factors that dramatically increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
According to the WHO, metabolic syndrome affects 20-25% of adults worldwide, and its prevalence continues to increase.
โฅ102 cm (men) / โฅ88 cm (women)
โฅ150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
<40 (men) / <50 (women) mg/dL
โฅ130/85 mmHg or on medication
โฅ100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
Most components of metabolic syndrome stem from insulin resistance. When cells become resistant to insulin, the body produces more insulin, leading to a vicious cycle.
๐ก Insulin resistance is reversible with lifestyle changes: low-carb diet, regular exercise, quality sleep, and stress management.
Metabolic syndrome assessment through different clinical perspectives:
| Range | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 criteria | No MetS | Does not meet metabolic syndrome criteria |
| 3+ criteria | Metabolic Syndrome | Diagnosis: increased cardiovascular and diabetes risk |
| Range | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 0 criteria | Optimal | All values in healthy range |
| 1 criterion | Pay Attention | Early warning โ lifestyle changes recommended |
| 2+ criteria | Act Now | Significant risk โ immediate intervention needed |
| Range | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 0 criteria | Expected | Well-adapted low-carb diet typically improves all markers |
| 1 criterion (fasting glucose) | Normal | Physiologic insulin resistance โ not pathologic if HbA1c <5.4% |
| 2+ criteria | Review | Evaluate protein/calorie intake and sleep hygiene |
Metabolic syndrome is a visible sign of insulin resistance โ when your metabolism is no longer functioning optimally. Each criterion signals risk even on its own.
See detailed interpretation guide โMetabolic syndrome is fully reversible. Save your results and track your improvement.
The Metabolic Syndrome Checker calculator provided on Metabolicum is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Measure at navel level
Fasting value preferred
Higher is better
Fasting value required
Metabolic Syndrome is defined as meeting 3 or more of the 5 ATP III criteria.
This tool is for educational purposes. Consult a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
