8. Metabolic syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is metabolic syndrome ?
A
cluster of condition that increase your risk for diabetes , heart disease and stroke
Presence of ≥ 3 of the following conditions
Insulin resistance: fasting glucose ≥ 5.6
Elevated blood pressure: ≥ 130/85 mm Hg
Elevated triglycerides:
Low HDL-C: i
Abdominal obesity: waist circumference ≥ 102 cm in men; ≥ 88 cm in women
2
Q
what is th e cause fo metabolic syndrome ?
A
constantly elevated glucose and insulin levels = genetic predisposition , diet rich in carbs and sedentary lifestyle
3
Q
what is the treatment for metabolic syndrome ?
A
life style changes
antihypertensive treatment
antidiabteic Treatment
fibrates/ statins/ ppar gamma agonists
bariatric surgery
