Assessment of cardiovascular risk associated with obesity by measuring levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol Detection of diabetes or prediabetes closely associated with obesity, using two precise measures (fasting glucose and HbA1c) Assistance in diagnosing metabolic syndrome which is a cluster of conditions (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, low HDL, and central obesity) that significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes Providing an initial laboratory database before starting any weight loss program or medical treatment to track progress and evaluate treatment effectiveness

Individuals with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or overweight (BMI ≥ 25) with abdominal fat accumulation Individuals with a family history of type 2 diabetes or early heart disease Patients planning to start a dietary or medical weight loss program or prior to bariatric surgery Individuals with other risk factors such as high blood pressure Elderly individuals at risk of accumulating metabolic risk factors

Overweight or obvious obesity especially if the weight is concentrated in the abdominal area (belly fat) Strong family history of diabetes or heart disease Symptoms that may indicate high blood sugar such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained fatigue (although prediabetes usually causes no symptoms) As a routine health check for anyone with obesity, even in the absence of other symptoms

Fasting glucose: normal 40 mg/dL for men and > 50 mg/dL for women Triglycerides: target < 150 mg/dL

Obesity & Metabolic Risk Test | Lahalak Medical Platform

Q: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is metabolic syndrome and how is it diagnosed? Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of 5 risk factors, and the presence of at least 3 of them diagnoses the syndrome Large waist circumference (ethnicity- and sex-specific) Elevated triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL) Low HDL cholesterol (< 40 in men, < 50 in women) High blood pressure (≥ 130/85 mmHg) Elevated fasting blood glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL) This panel directly measures 3 of these parameters (triglycerides, HDL, fasting glucose) and highlights the other risks Large waist circumference (ethnicity- and sex-specific) Elevated triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL) Low HDL cholesterol (< 40 in men, < 50 in women) High blood pressure (≥ 130/85 mmHg) Elevated fasting blood glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL) This panel directly measures 3 of these parameters (triglycerides, HDL, fasting glucose) and highlights the other risks Why do sugar and fats rise with obesity? Obesity, especially visceral fat (around the abdomen), causes insulin resistance This means body cells do not respond well to insulin, prompting the pancreas to secrete more Excess insulin stimulates the liver to produce more triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, and reduces HDL cholesterol Insulin resistance eventually leads to higher blood glucose Therefore, obesity is the central driver of these disturbances Can my results be normal even if I am obese? Yes, this is called "metabolically healthy obesity," where a person is overweight but metabolic markers (like glucose and lipids) are normal However, this does not mean there is no risk Risks of joint disease, fatty liver, and certain types of cancer remain elevated The condition may also change over time Therefore, regular follow-up is important even with initially normal results

Your first step toward an ideal weight; assessing risks of diabetes, cholesterol, and heart disease linked to obesity for a precise prevention plan.

Scientific name: Basic Obesity and Metabolic Risk Assessment Package

A comprehensive preventive and diagnostic laboratory package focused on assessing the most common metabolic disorders in overweight or obese individuals. The package includes a complete lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides) and glucose metabolism assessment (fasting blood glucose and HbA1c). A comple...

Basic Obesity and Metabolic Risk Assessment Package - Obesity & Metabolic Risk Assessment

Service type Laboratory test (Blood)

Duration 10-15 minutes

Fasting 8-12 hours fasting

Included Services

Cardiovascular risk assessment through a complete lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides).
Detection of sugar metabolism disorders (diabetes or prediabetes) through fasting blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) testing.
A complete blood count (CBC) for general health assessment.
Consult with an internist or nutritionist to interpret the overall results.
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Medical Service Information

Purpose Test

Assessment of cardiovascular risk associated with obesity by measuring levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol
Detection of diabetes or prediabetes closely associated with obesity, using two precise measures (fasting glucose and HbA1c)
Assistance in diagnosing metabolic syndrome which is a cluster of conditions (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, low HDL, and central obesity) that significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
Providing an initial laboratory database before starting any weight loss program or medical treatment to track progress and evaluate treatment effectiveness

Recommended groups

Individuals with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or overweight (BMI ≥ 25) with abdominal fat accumulation
Individuals with a family history of type 2 diabetes or early heart disease
Patients planning to start a dietary or medical weight loss program or prior to bariatric surgery
Individuals with other risk factors such as high blood pressure
Elderly individuals at risk of accumulating metabolic risk factors

Symptoms indicative

Overweight or obvious obesity especially if the weight is concentrated in the abdominal area (belly fat)
Strong family history of diabetes or heart disease
Symptoms that may indicate high blood sugar such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained fatigue (although prediabetes usually causes no symptoms)
As a routine health check for anyone with obesity, even in the absence of other symptoms

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is metabolic syndrome and how is it diagnosed? Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of 5 risk factors, and the presence of at least 3 of them diagnoses the syndrome Large waist circumference (ethnicity- and sex-specific) Elevated triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL) Low HDL cholesterol (< 40 in men, < 50 in women) High blood pressure (≥ 130/85 mmHg) Elevated fasting blood glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL) This panel directly measures 3 of these parameters (triglycerides, HDL, fasting glucose) and highlights the other risks
Large waist circumference (ethnicity- and sex-specific)
Elevated triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL)
Low HDL cholesterol (< 40 in men, < 50 in women)
High blood pressure (≥ 130/85 mmHg)
Elevated fasting blood glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL)

Normal Levels

Fasting glucose: normal < 100 mg/dL
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c): normal < 5.7%
LDL cholesterol: optimal level < 100 mg/dL, target may be < 70 for patients with diabetes or heart disease
HDL cholesterol: target > 40 mg/dL for men and > 50 mg/dL for women
Triglycerides: target < 150 mg/dL

Conditions & Notices

Mandatory fasting: You must fast for 10-12 hours before the sample is taken. This is necessary to obtain accurate fasting blood sugar and triglyceride results. Only water is permitted during the fasting period.
Avoid alcohol: Refrain from consuming alcohol for at least 24 hours before the test, as it severely affects triglyceride levels.
Medication adherence: Consult your doctor about your diabetes or cholesterol medications on the morning of the test. Generally, you should not take your morning diabetes medication before the blood sample is drawn to avoid hypoglycemia. Cholesterol medications can be continued.
Physical activity: Avoid strenuous exercise 24 hours before the examination.