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- Alternate names: Syndrome X, Reaven's syndrome
- Combination of conditions
- Prevalence: Affects 47 million AmericansAHA: Metabolic Syndrome
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Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors postulated to increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes among other diseases.MayoClinic.com: Metabolic Syndrome There is controversy about whether or not the combination of factors actually increases the risk over and above the risk that each poses on its own.ADA: Is the Metabolic Syndrome Really a Syndrome?
If just one of the contributing factors is present, metabolic syndrome is not the answer. Metabolic syndrome involves a combination of conditions. The diagnosing criteria is still debated. There are a couple different options, but a physician should be contacted to determine the appropriate one.
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Factors Considered Part of Metabolic Syndrome
- Insulin resistance
- Excess body fat around the waist
- High lipid levels
- High blood pressure
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Metabolic Syndrome Questions
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