Metabolic Syndrome(Syndrome X; Insulin Resistance Syndrome; Dysmetabolic Syndrome)
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Amy Scholten, MPH DefinitionMetabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. It is diagnosed when at least 3 of the following are present: high blood pressure, high triglyceride levels, large waistline, low HDL (good) cholesterol, and high fasting blood sugar.
Causes TOPThe exact cause of metabolic syndrome is not known. It believed to be due to a combination of factors, such as:
Risk Factors TOPMetabolic syndrome is more common in people who are Hispanic, Caucasian, or African American. Factors that may increase your chance of metabolic syndrome include:
Symptoms TOPSymptoms may include:
Diagnosis TOPMetabolic syndrome is diagnosed when at least 3 of the following are present: high blood pressure, high triglyceride levels, large waistline, low HDL (good) cholesterol, and high fasting blood sugar. You may be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome if you have:
*mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter of blood, mmol/L = millimoles per liter of blood Treatment TOPThe treatment of metabolic syndrome involves:
Gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery may be helpful to treat metabolic syndrome if obesity is severe. Talk to your doctor to learn if this is an option for you. Treatment of Underlying Causes
Treatment of Specific Metabolic Abnormalities
Prevention TOPTo help reduce your chances of metabolic syndrome:
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