Metabolic syndrome is the name for a cluster of conditions that occur together: increased blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Having several of these at once raises the long term risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Diagnosis involves blood tests and physical measurements rather than a single test. Management focuses on nutrition, movement, sleep and, where clinically indicated, medication, which is why structured metabolic screening is part of a thorough weight and health assessment.