Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is, as the name implies, a syndrome not a disease.

This means it is a collection of symptoms or disorders that appear together, but the combination may be different for different people.
Think of metabolic syndrome as a cluster of the most dangerous heart attack risk factors: diabetes and pre-diabetes, abdominal obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Recently the criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome have been tightened. Waist measurements are now smaller.

This is because health organisations, particularly the International Diabetes Federation realise the danger associated with metabolic syndrome progressing to diabetes and heart disease.

The earlier the diagnosis, the more likely it can be reversed.

So take a look in the mirror, take a look at your family history, have a chat to your GP. Member information in this section includes.

• What is Metabolic Syndrome?
• Cholesterol
• Insulin resistance
• Glycemic Index
• Carbohydrates