http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/08/02/pre-diabetics.aspxThe incidence of metabolic syndrome, sometimes called pre-diabetes, is increasing. The condition is characterized by obesity, especially around the abdomen, dyslipidaemia (especially high levels of triglycerides and low levels of high density lipoproteinenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)