How do you know if you have metabolic Syndrome X?
If you have the following, then you do.
If you are a man and your waistline exceeds 40 inches or if you are a woman and your waist exceeds 35 inches.
If your blood pressure measures 130/85mm HG or greater
If your fasting blood sugar level is more than 110mg.dL (6.1mmol/L) or greater
If your triglycerides are 150 mg/dL (1.69mmol/l or greater
If you have Low HDL ( good cholesterol): Men less than 40mg/dL (1.04mmol/L) women less than 50mg/dL ( 1.29mmol/L)
If you have Increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP)
What will happen to you if you have metabolic syndrome X?
You are 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and twice as likely to die from heart attack or stroke. If you smoke your risk is even greater. You may also get fatty liver disease which can lead to liver damage and cancer. There will also be a decline in your cognitive faculties.
Is there any treatment for this?
Yes, the most important is to lose weight.
This can be achieved through regular exercise and healthy eating habits. It will greatly help if you stop smoking too.
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