Table 1 presents baseline characteristics by MetS status. The prevalence of MetS was significantly associated with smoking status, alcohol consumption, and the frequency of exercise. The prevalence of MetS also exhibited significant associations with family history of HTN, DM, and stroke; BMI; and the clinical laboratory results of total cholesterol, hemoglobin, creatinine, and ALT in both sexes (Table 1). Here, GPT is linked to diabetes mellitus.