Metabolic syndrome

Symptoms of metabolic syndrome

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 Asianmen
a waist circumference of 80cm (31.5 inches) or more in Europeanand South Asian women
high triglyceride levels (fat in the blood)and low levels of HDL ("good" cholesterol) in the blood, which can lead to atherosclerosis (where arteries become clogged up by fatty substances such as cholesterol)
high blood pressurethat's consistently 140/90mmHg or higher
an inability to control blood sugar levels (insulin resistance)
an increased risk of developing blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
a tendency to develop inflammation (irritation and swelling of body tissue)

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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Introduction

Find out what metabolic syndrome is, what the symptoms and risk factors are, and what you can do to reverse or prevent it.

Symptoms of metabolic syndrome

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

What causes 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 leve

Preventing or reversing metabolic syndrome

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

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