Do you have metabolic syndrome?
This is a whole new phrase to me as a whole.
Believe it or not, I became a nutritionist and personal trainer because I was diagnosed at 15 yrs old.
This can be lifestyle related or genetic but both are reduced if not cured.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
Having just one of these conditions doesn’t mean you have metabolic syndrome. But it does mean you have a greater risk of serious disease.
And if you develop more of these conditions, your risk of complications, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, rises even higher.
Metabolic syndrome is increasingly common, and up to one-third of U.S. adults have it.
If you have metabolic syndrome or any of its components, aggressive lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent the development of serious health problems.
Most of the disorders associated with metabolic syndrome don’t have obvious signs or symptoms.
One visible sign 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 and urination, fatigue, and blurred vision.
When to see a doctor
you know you have at least one component of metabolic syndrome, ask your doctor whether you need testing for other components of the syndrome.
Causes
Metabolic syndrome is closely linked to overweight or obesity and inactivity.
