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Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and high cholesterol or triglyceride levels that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke in the brain and diabetes. Metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome and the symptoms that appear Most disorders associated with metabolic syndrome have no symptoms, although a large waist circumference is an obvious sign. If your blood sugar is too high, you may have signs and symptoms of diabetes – including thirst and frequent urination, fatigue and blurred vision. There are several factors that increase the chance of having metabolic syndrome: • Age. Metabolic syndrome increases with age.
Overweight. Carrying too much weight, especially in Trinidad and Tobago Email List your belly, increases your risk of metabolic syndrome. Diabetes. Other diseases. Your risk of metabolic syndrome is higher if you've ever had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or sleep apnea. Complications Metabolic syndrome can increase the risk of developing: Diabetes. If you don't make lifestyle changes to control your excess weight, which can lead to insulin resistance, your glucose levels will continue to rise. Then you may develop diabetes. Cardiovascular disease. High cholesterol and high blood pressure can contribute to the formation of plaque in your arteries. These plaques can narrow and harden the arteries, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. diagnostic Several organizations have criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome.
According to guidelines used by the National Institutes of Health, you have metabolic syndrome if you have three or more of these characteristics, or are taking medication to control them: Large waist circumference – a waist that measures at least 89 cm for women and 102 cm for men High triglycerides – 150 mg/dl, or 1.7 mmol/L or higher of this type of fat in the blood. Reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol – less than 40 mg/dL (1.04 mmol/L) in men or less than 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women, of this “good” cholesterol ". Increased blood pressure – 130/85 mmHg or higher Elevated fasting blood sugar – 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or higher. Treatment If aggressive lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise aren't enough, your doctor may suggest medications to help control blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels.
Overweight. Carrying too much weight, especially in Trinidad and Tobago Email List your belly, increases your risk of metabolic syndrome. Diabetes. Other diseases. Your risk of metabolic syndrome is higher if you've ever had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or sleep apnea. Complications Metabolic syndrome can increase the risk of developing: Diabetes. If you don't make lifestyle changes to control your excess weight, which can lead to insulin resistance, your glucose levels will continue to rise. Then you may develop diabetes. Cardiovascular disease. High cholesterol and high blood pressure can contribute to the formation of plaque in your arteries. These plaques can narrow and harden the arteries, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. diagnostic Several organizations have criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome.
According to guidelines used by the National Institutes of Health, you have metabolic syndrome if you have three or more of these characteristics, or are taking medication to control them: Large waist circumference – a waist that measures at least 89 cm for women and 102 cm for men High triglycerides – 150 mg/dl, or 1.7 mmol/L or higher of this type of fat in the blood. Reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol – less than 40 mg/dL (1.04 mmol/L) in men or less than 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women, of this “good” cholesterol ". Increased blood pressure – 130/85 mmHg or higher Elevated fasting blood sugar – 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or higher. Treatment If aggressive lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise aren't enough, your doctor may suggest medications to help control blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels.