Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is associated with being overweight or obese , and a lack of physical activity.
It's also linked to insulin resistance, which is a key feature of type 2 diabetes . Blood sugar levels are controlled by a hormone called insulin. If you have insulin resistance, too much glucose can build up in your bloodstream.
Your chances of developing metabolic syndrome are greater ifyou have a family history of type 2 diabetes, or you've had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) .
Other factors that increase your risk of developing metabolic syndrome include:
Find out what metabolic syndrome is, what the symptoms and risk factors are, and what you can do to reverse or prevent it.
Metabolic syndrome may be diagnosed if you have three or more of the following symptoms: a waist circumference of94cm (37 inches) or more in European men, or 90cm (35.5 inches) or more inSouth Asian
Metabolic syndrome is associated with being overweight or obese , and a lack of physical activity. It's also linked to insulin resistance, which is a key feature of type 2 diabetes . Blood sugar leve
You can prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome by making a number of lifestyle changes, including: losing weight exercising regularly eating healthily to keep your blood pressure, cholesterol