Table 6 Differences between the classic metabolic syndrome and ADT-induced metabolic syndrome
From: The effect of medical castration on lipid levels in black South African men with prostate cancer
| Â | Classic metabolic syndrome | ADT-induced metabolic syndrome |
|---|---|---|
Abdominal obesity | Increased | Increased |
Fat deposition | Visceral | Subcutaneous |
Insulin resistance | Increased | Increased |
Triglycerides | Increased | Increased |
LDL | Increased | Unchanged/increased |
HDL | Decreased | Unchanged/increased |