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Metabolic
syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, type 2
diabetes and also stroke. These conditions include hypertension, hyperglycaemic condition, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
Causes
Metabolic
syndrome is mostly linked to overweight or
obesity and inactivity.
It is also linked to a condition called as insulin resistance, your digestive system breaks down the foods you eat into sugar. Insulin is a
hormone produced by your pancreas that helps sugar enter your
cells to be used as fuel.
Most of the disorders associated with
metabolic syndrome don't have any signs or symptoms. One symptom that is visible is a large waist circumference. And if your blood sugar is high, you might notice the signs and symptoms of
diabetes such as increased thirst, fatigue, urination, and blurred vision.
Symptoms
Most of the disorders associated with
metabolic syndrome don't have any signs or symptoms. One symptom that is visible is a large waist circumference. And if your blood sugar is high, you might notice the signs and symptoms of
diabetes such as increased thirst, fatigue, urination, and blurred vision.
Prevention
A lifetime commitment to be in a healthy lifestyle may prevent the conditions that cause metabolic syndrome. A healthy lifestyle includes: Getting at least 30 minutes of
physical activity most days, Eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, lean proteins and whole grains, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting of smoking, limiting saturated fat and salt in your diet.
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