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Signs & Symptoms and How the Metabolic Syndrome is Diagnosed

Many signs and symptoms that are associated with the Metabolic Syndrome are silent or go unnoticed unless you are assessed by a healthcare professional. Find out here what clues you should be watching for and what is involved in a diagnosis for the Metabolic Syndrome. Armed with good information, you will be able to better work with your physician to prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes or stroke.
Diagnosis for the Metabolic Syndrome
A diagnosis for the Metabolic Syndrome is made when you have three or more of the identified risk factors.
Symptoms Associated With the Metabolic Syndrome
The symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome are usually silent and go unnoticed for years until serious complications occur. Any symptoms that do surface are related to the individual risk factors. Learn more here.

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