Metabolic Syndrome

he majority of metabolic syndrome-related illnesses lack overt signs or symptoms.

A noticeable symptom is a big waist circumference.
If a patient has diabetes from birth, he will exhibit symptoms like increased thirst and urination, exhaustion, and blurred vision.
Most metabolic syndrome-related diseases are asymptomatic. However, a noticeable indicator of being overweight or obese is a big waistline.

Book an appointment with your General Practice doctor or Diabetes and Endocrinology doctor if you experience any of these symptoms or just wanted to get reassured.

Being overweight or obese and inactivity are both strongly associated with metabolic syndrome. Additionally, it has a connection to insulin resistance. Cells in persons with insulin resistance don't react to insulin as they should, which makes it harder for glucose to get into the cells. Because of this, even when your body produces more and more insulin in an effort to lower your blood sugar, your blood sugar levels climb. There may be several metabolic syndrome risk factors:



Age: Risk rises as people age.



Race: Hispanic women are at higher risk due to their ethnicity.



Obesity: Being overweight, particularly in the abdomen, raises the risk.



Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes in the family or gestational diabetes raise the risk.



Other illnesses like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or sleep apnea raise the risk of metabolic problems.

If you have three or more of these problems, you are considered to have metabolic syndrome.

• Abdominal or central obesity. The waist circumference is used to measure this:
larger than 40 inches for men
larger than 35 inches for women
High triglycerides: Your level is not less than 150 mg/dL, or you are on a cholesterol-lowering medication.
Having low HDL cholesterol or using medication to treat it:
Less than 50 mg/dL for women
less than 40 mg/dL for males
High blood pressure: Your level is not less than 130/85 mmHg, or you’re on a hypotensive medication.
High fasting glucose (blood sugar): Your level is not less 100 mg/dL, or you’re on a hypoglycemic medication.
Through lifestyle modifications like diet, exercise, and weight loss, many of the disorders that contribute to metabolic syndrome can be treated.

To help manage metabolic syndrome and improve overall heart health:

Eat better to treat metabolic syndrome and enhance general heart health. Adopt a diet high in lean meats, whole grains, skinless chicken, fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Reduce your intake of red meat, sodium, processed meals, saturated and trans fats, and added sugars.
Start moving. Aim for 150 minutes or more of moderate-intensity exercise per week. The simplest place to start is by walking.
Reduce weight. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, combine exercise with a nutritious diet.
Manage your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels in conjunction with your medical team.