Metabolic syndrome is a condition where there are five or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease: Central obesity (waist circumference greater than 40 in. or 102 cm). Hypertension (BP 130/85 mm Hg or taking medication for hypertension). High fasting plasma glucose (100 mg/dL or 5.6 mmol/L). OR low HDL cholesterol (<40 mg/dL, 1.03 mmol/L in men, <50 mg/dL, 1.29 mmol/L in women). High triglycerides (150 mg/dL or 1.69 mmol/L) . OR high medication for treating high triglyceride levels. Increased blood pressure at rest (≥130 mm Hg systolic or ≥85 mm Hg diastolic) . OR taking medication for blood pressure.
An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in hormone diseases, metabolism and nutritional problems.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats metabolic syndrome you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.