Metabolic Syndrome

Overview

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions characterized by central obesity, high blood glucose, hypertension, and dyslipidemia occurring together. Its core mechanism is largely related to insulin resistance, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Symptoms

• Abdominal obesity
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Elevated blood pressure
• Thirst

Treatment

Lifestyle intervention including dietary control, regular exercise, and weight loss is central, with drug treatment given separately for abnormalities in blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipids.

Dietary advice

Low-salt, low-fat, low-sugar diet, controlled total calories, and plenty of vegetables, whole grains, and quality protein.