INS and metabolic syndrome: The MetS+ subgroup had significantly higher values (median (interquartile range) of BMI (36.4 [32.7–40.7] kg/m2; p < 0.0001), waist circumference (113.0 [103.0–123.0] cm; p < 0.0001), blood pressure (diastolic: 80.0 [70.0–80.0] mmHg, p < 0.0001; systolic: 120.0 [120.0–130.0] mmHg, p < 0.0001), triglycerides (88.0 [65.0–115.0] mg/dl, p < 0.0001), and insulin (16.4 [12.1–22.3], p < 0.0001)) than those found in the MetS− subgroup, while the HDL-C values were significantly lower (41.0 [35.0–48.0] mg/dL, p < 0.0001).