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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises the risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke.
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Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors
• A large waistline - abdominal obesity or "having an apple shape" : For Male: ≥ 35 inch and Female: ≥40 inch
• A high triglyceride level : >150 mg/dL
• A low HDL cholesterol level : For Male: < 40mg/dL and Female: < 50mg/dL
• High blood pressure : ≥ 130/85 mm Hg
• High fasting blood Sugar: > 100 mg/dL
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Other Names
• Insulin resistance syndrome
• Obesity syndrome
• Syndrome X
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Causes and Risk Factors
• Abdominal obesity (a large waistline)
• An inactive lifestyle/ Sedentary Lifestyle
• Diabetes
• History of Diabetes in family
• Age
• Race: Hispanics and Asians
• Genetic
• Female – having PCOD
• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Complications
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease: heart attack, stroke
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Treatment
• Life Style Changes
• Diet Management
• Physical Activity
• Medicines
• Metabolic Surgery