Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These include high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, increased waist circumference, and elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels. You have metabolic syndrome if you have three or more of these. But even having one condition raises the risk of serious health problems. More and more people have metabolic syndrome, and as many as one-third of U.S. adults have it. Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent serious health complications of metabolic syndrome.
A large waistline can indicate metabolic syndrome. Those who have high blood sugar can have diabetes symptoms like thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, and blurred vision.
Metabolic syndrome is commonly associated with being overweight or obese and lacking exercise. It is also associated with insulin resistance. Usually, the body converts food to sugar, and the pancreas releases insulin so that sugar can enter cells to be used for energy. In insulin resistance, cells do not respond to insulin, meaning glucose cannot readily enter the cells. This leads to elevated blood sugar levels despite the body's efforts to lower them by producing more insulin.
Physicians diagnose metabolic syndrome by examining your medical history and family history, conducting a physical exam, measuring blood pressure and ordering blood tests. The National Institutes of Health states that metabolic syndrome is having three or more of the following:
Lifestyle modifications, such as a better diet and more exercise, are typically the initial treatment for metabolic syndrome. If these changes do not work, medications can be used to treat blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
The following can put you at a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome:
You can reduce your risk of developing conditions that lead to metabolic syndrome by staying healthy. This means:
If you have metabolic syndrome, regular care is crucial. You should visit your healthcare provider for:
Concerns regarding your treatment regimen: Tell your provider of about any side effects from your medications or if you would like to discontinue them. Ask about lifestyle modifications, including diet or exercise regimen.
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