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Metabolic Syndrome
AI Overview
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is defined by the presence of three or more of the following five factors:
- Abdominal obesity: Waist circumference greater than 40 inches in men or 35 inches in women
- High blood pressure: Systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 80 mmHg
- High blood sugar: Fasting blood glucose level greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- High triglycerides: Triglyceride level greater than or equal to 150 mg/dL
- Low HDL cholesterol: HDL cholesterol level less than 40 mg/dL in men or 50 mg/dL in women
Treatment
The treatment for metabolic syndrome focuses on lifestyle modifications and medications:
- Lifestyle modifications:
- Weight loss
- Exercise
- Healthy diet
- Smoking cessation
What Is Metabolic Syndrome — Dr. Eric Westman [Ask Adapt]
Dr. Eric Westman - Adapt Your Life 8:35 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB1w1Bi9inU
