Causes and Risk Factors Associated With the Metabolic Syndrome
Lifestyle and genetics play important roles in the development of risk factors associated with Metabolic Syndrome. There are a number of risk factors that have been identified. The more of these risks that you have, the greater your chances are of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes or stroke. BUT, even one risk factor should be taken seriously. Find out here what you need to know.
Microalbuminuria - A Sign of a Metabolic Attack on the Kidneys
Albumin, or protein, in the urine can be a sign of kidney disease or other problems. For people who are overweight, it also can indicate metabolic syndrome.
Albumin, or protein, in the urine can be a sign of kidney disease or other problems. For people who are overweight, it also can indicate metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic Syndome and C-Reactive Protein
Elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker in the blood that indicates an inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation can result in a build up of fatty substances in the arteries causes heart attacks and strokes.
Elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker in the blood that indicates an inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation can result in a build up of fatty substances in the arteries causes heart attacks and strokes.
Abdominal Obesity and Its Link to Metabolic Syndrome
Instead of being stored under the skin, fat is sometimes deposited deep in the abdominal tissue and around the heart, liver and kidneys. This type of fat storage contributes to metabolic syndrome and can lead to heart disease, diabetes and strokes. Exercising is often the single best way to reverse this deadly trend.
Instead of being stored under the skin, fat is sometimes deposited deep in the abdominal tissue and around the heart, liver and kidneys. This type of fat storage contributes to metabolic syndrome and can lead to heart disease, diabetes and strokes. Exercising is often the single best way to reverse this deadly trend.
Diabetes, Heart and Stroke Risk Assessment
The American Diabetes Association provides an excellent risk assessment tool which can determine your 30 year risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The "Diabetes PHD" assessment will request information such as cholesterol and blood sugar levels and medications you are taking. Don't worry if you don't have everything, just provide the information you do have.
The American Diabetes Association provides an excellent risk assessment tool which can determine your 30 year risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The "Diabetes PHD" assessment will request information such as cholesterol and blood sugar levels and medications you are taking. Don't worry if you don't have everything, just provide the information you do have.
Obesity
Central or abdominal obesity is one of the only symptoms that is evident with the Metabolic Syndrome. In addition, most people with the Metabolic Syndrome have obesity as one of their risk factors. As weight increases, all of the other risk factors for the Metabolic Syndrome become worse.
Central or abdominal obesity is one of the only symptoms that is evident with the Metabolic Syndrome. In addition, most people with the Metabolic Syndrome have obesity as one of their risk factors. As weight increases, all of the other risk factors for the Metabolic Syndrome become worse.
Obesity Quiz
Try this short quiz to see if you have risk factors associated with your weight.
Try this short quiz to see if you have risk factors associated with your weight.