Yes, if you have 3 of the following 5 factors:
- Central obesity. Waist circumference ≥ 102 cm in men, ≥ 88 cm in women.
- Blood triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dl.
- HDL cholesterol in blood < at 40 mg/dl in men, < at 50 mg/dl in women.
- Fasting blood glucose ≥ 100 mg/dl or you are already being treated with oral antidiabetic medication.
- Systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 85 mmHg or you are being treated with high blood pressure medication.