Metabolic risk

Body measurements, such as girth, height, weight and BMI (body mass index), as well as specific laboratory values, can help to detect metabolic syndrome. Various symptoms, such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess abdominal fat and abnormal lipids can occur together, therefore increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Metabolic syndrome is defined by the presence of these risk factors. Affected patients are prone to increased visceral fat or fat deposit on the organs. A number of metabolic markers are available for laboratory diagnostics.

• Adiponectin
• Pro-insulin and insulin 
• Leptin