Metabolic Syndrome
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Other names: Insulin-resistance syndrome, Syndrome X
Carries higher risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.
DIAGNOSIS
3 of 5 traits:
- High waist circumference
- Males > 40 inches
- Females > 35 inches
- Hypertension ≥ 130/85 mmHg or higher (or under treatment for HTN)
- Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL or higher (or under treatment)
- HDL < 50 mg/dL in females or 40 mg/dL in males
- Hyperglycemia: Fasting glucose level ? 100 mg/dL or under treatment
TREATMENT
Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise)
Blood pressure treatments
Hyperglycemia treatments