Module 03: Chronic Disease Management (Assessment)
A 50-year-old Chinese man is suspected to have metabolic syndrome. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 2006 definition, which ONE of the following diagnostic criteria is mandatory to make a diagnosis in this gentleman?
A. Triglycerides of ≥ 1.7 mmol/L
B. Waist circumference of ≥ 90 cm
C. HDL-cholesterol of < 1.03 mmol/L
D. Blood pressure of ≥ 130/85mmHg
E. Fasting plasma glucose of ≥ 5.6 mmol/L
A 50-year-old Chinese man is suspected to have metabolic syndrome. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 2006 definition, which ONE of the following diagnostic criteria is mandatory to make a diagnosis in this gentleman?
A. Triglycerides of ≥ 1.7 mmol/L
B. Waist circumference of ≥ 90 cm
C. HDL-cholesterol of < 1.03 mmol/L
D. Blood pressure of ≥ 130/85mmHg
E. Fasting plasma glucose of ≥ 5.6 mmol/L