johncaruso's Journal, 19 May 2011

Metabolic Syndrome Info (stats for men)

People with metabolic syndrome have an increased long-term risk for developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is 3 or more:
- blood pressure 130+/85+
- fast blood sugar 100+
X waist 40+
X HDL < 40
X Triglycerides 150+

LDL
- < 100 optimal
- 100-129 near optimal
- 130-159 borderline high
- 160-189 high
- 190+ very high

HDL
- < 40 low
- 50-59 better
- 60+ optimal

Total Cholesterol
- < 200 optimal
- 200-239 borderline high
- 240+ high

Triglycerides
- < 150 normal
- 150-199 borderline high
- 200-499 high
- 500+ very high

Fasting Blood Sugar
- 70-100 normal
- 100-125 prediabetes
- 100+ diabetic

Date LDL HDL Trig FBG
05/21/11 104 35 280 92
04/20/11 102 33 283 123
09/??/09 91 38 164 ?

240.0 lb Lost so far: 25.0 lb.    Still to go: 75.0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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1176 kcal

Fat: 68.49g | Prot: 127.87g | Carb: 16.92g.   Breakfast: Classic Cheddar Jack Shredded Cheese, Butter (Salted), Fully Cooked Turkey Sausage Links, Egg, Classic Roast Instant Coffee w/Cream, Splenda. Lunch: Cooked Asparagus (from Fresh), Sauteed Tilapia Loin. Dinner: Cooked Asparagus (from Fresh), Ahi Tuna Steaks. more...

2972 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 15 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...