<qa>  What is the definition of the metabolic syndrome?In our study the metabolic syndrome will be defined in accordance with the definition of the National Cholesterol Education Program NCEPAdult Treatment Panel III ATPIII. A diabetic FPG level is defined as FPG 7 mmoll; impaired fasting glycemia is defined as FPG between 6.1 and 7.0 mmoll according to World Health Organization criteria. 