Metabolic syndrome screening

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Screening

According to the Endocrine Society clinical guidelines, screening for metabolic syndrome is recommended every 3 years among patients with one or more risk factors (type 2 DM or with a family history of dyslipidemia, CVD, or hereditary conditions associated with cardiovascular mortality such as polycystic ovary syndrome, and in cases of childhood obesity). Screening assessment includes measurement of:

• Blood pressure
• Waist circumference
• Fasting lipid profile, and fasting glucose.