 Have you read about the metabolic syndrome? Do you understand what that is?
Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high blood sugar, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.
One problem with having this condition is that these diseases produce few to no symptoms. Another problem is that they put you at high risk for heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, eye problems and foot ulcers.
Sound familiar? That’s because being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome is the first step toward becoming diabetic. Then, unless things change for the better, you will end up with diabetes.
What are the symptoms of metabolic syndrome?
- Increased waist circumference
- MEN: over 40 inches
- WOMEN: over 35 inches
- High triglycerides
- Low HDL
- MEN: less than 40
- WOMEN: less than 50
- High blood pressure
- Impaired fasting glucose
Treating metabolic syndrome includes taking your medications as prescribed, eating a healthy diet, being physically active every day and losing a little excess weight. These steps will help you control your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. It will also help your fight against diabetes.
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