Assessment of Visceral Fat Thickness as an Individual Determinant of Metabolic Syndrome - A Cross-Sectional Single-Center Study

Dr. Suman Dharmana, Dr. B. Bhaskara Rao

Abstract: This cross-sectional single center study investigates and assess the visceral fat thickness as a single individual determinant of Metabolic syndrome. In this study we took consideration of the abdominal girth, HbA1C, hypertension as per the IDF criteria to compare with the VFT and its correlation. Conducted in a sample of 50 patients from April to July 2025 at the Department of Radiodiagnosis, MIMS, the study utilized Ultrasonography to measure these parameters, alongside demographic factors like BMI and sex, other laboratory investigations like HbA1C, lipid profile are obtained. Results indicate significantly higher VFT in high HbA1c and obesity patients (p < 0.05). These findings underscore the role of VFT in metabolic syndrome and diabetes, offering insights for potential early interventions to restore better metabolic health.

Keywords: Obesity, Visceral fat thickness, Metabolic syndrome, HbA1c, Ultrasonography

How to Cite?: Dr. Suman Dharmana, Dr. B. Bhaskara Rao, "Assessment of Visceral Fat Thickness as an Individual Determinant of Metabolic Syndrome - A Cross-Sectional Single-Center Study", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1108-1110, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251114212613, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251114212613