Metabolic syndrome increases heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes risk. A combination of metabolic risk factors indicates metabolic syndrome. Risk factors include:
Obesity in the Midsection: Metabolic syndrome is characterized by the presence of excess fat around the middle, especially visceral fat.
Insulin resistance causes cells to stop responding to insulin, which in turn causes blood sugar levels to rise.
Consistently elevated blood pressure readings indicate hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Low HDL Cholesterol: The "good" cholesterol, or high-density lipoprotein, is in low supply.
The risk of cardiovascular disease is higher in people who have metabolic syndrome.
Stroke: Atherosclerosis and hypertension, two major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, also raise the likelihood of a stroke. Blood clots, which can develop as a result of atherosclerosis, pose a threat to the brain's blood artery supply.
A personalised strategy for risk factor management and overall health improvement should be developed in close collaboration between healthcare providers and individuals with metabolic syndrome.
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