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Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is also know as Dysmetabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistant Syndrome, Obesity Syndrome, or Syndrome X. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that increases an individual's risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

At least 3 of the 5 conditions need to present for a diagnosis:#


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