metabolic syndrome
noun
: a syndrome marked by the presence of usually three or more of a group of factors (such as high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels, and high fasting levels of blood sugar) that are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
called also insulin resistance syndrome
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Nearly half of all people with PCOS also have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health markers—including high blood pressure, blood sugar, and a type of fat in the blood called triglycerides—that can absolutely mess with your health, Dr. Vash-Margita says.
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Julia Sullivan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2024
Research has shown that metabolic syndrome is linked to inflammation that could cause a decline in cognitive function.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
The latest frontier in this research focuses on metabolic syndrome or diabetes.
—Will Stone, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
One in three adults in the United States has metabolic syndrome, per the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
Treating Diabetes Kefir can also regulate several factors often associated with diabetes and metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions that precedes diabetes).
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024
The eating plan may be especially helpful for people at risk of developing metabolic syndrome, such as those with overweight or obesity or older people.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 1 Mar. 2024
While the new study shows a link between the Atlantic diet and a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, other factors could have influenced the results, said Sandra J. Arévalo, MPH, RDN, director of community health and wellness at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024
Over time, too much sugar in the blood can lead to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other chronic conditions, experts say.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
Julia Sullivan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2024
Research has shown that metabolic syndrome is linked to inflammation that could cause a decline in cognitive function.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
The latest frontier in this research focuses on metabolic syndrome or diabetes.
—Will Stone, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
One in three adults in the United States has metabolic syndrome, per the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
Treating Diabetes Kefir can also regulate several factors often associated with diabetes and metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions that precedes diabetes).
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024
The eating plan may be especially helpful for people at risk of developing metabolic syndrome, such as those with overweight or obesity or older people.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 1 Mar. 2024
While the new study shows a link between the Atlantic diet and a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, other factors could have influenced the results, said Sandra J. Arévalo, MPH, RDN, director of community health and wellness at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024
Over time, too much sugar in the blood can lead to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other chronic conditions, experts say.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
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