Tuesday, June 24, 2014

The Metabolic Syndrome



The term metabolic syndrome describes a cluster of risk factors that increase the chances of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes (high blood sugar). The exact cause of the metabolic syndrome is not known but genetic factors, too much body fat (especially in the waist area, the most dangerous type of fat), and lack of exercise add to the development of the condition.

You are diagnosed with the metabolic syndrome if you have three or more risk factors (see table below).

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Resource:
The Hormone Foundation

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1 comment:

  1. Most people think Metabolic syndrome only is seen in middle age people,
    we are seeing it in teens as well, what is Dr I's experience?

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