What symptoms indicate the initial stage of metabolic syndrome? Is it possible to cure metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a set of symptoms that increases your risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases.
Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when three or more of the following factors are present:
- Central obesity: excessive accumulation of fat in the abdominal area (animal or “orange” type of obesity).
- Hypertension: elevated blood pressure (systolic ≥130 mmHg or diastolic ≥85 mmHg).
- Hyperglycemia: elevated blood glucose levels (fasting ≥5.6 mmol/L or diagnosed diabetes).
- Dyslipidemia: abnormal lipid profile, including elevated triglyceride levels (≥1.7 mmol/L) and/or reduced HDL cholesterol (<1.03 mmol/L in men, <1.29 mmol/L in women).
- Insulin resistance: reduced tissue sensitivity to insulin, which can lead to hyperinsulinemia.
At the initial stage of metabolic syndrome, there may often be no significant clinical symptoms. However, the following signs may indicate risk or onset of the syndrome:
- Frequent increases in blood pressure.
- Small but steady weight gain, especially in the abdominal area.
- Increased blood glucose levels, especially after meals.
- It is not uncommon for triglyceride levels to increase or HDL cholesterol levels to decrease.
In terms of treatment, metabolic syndrome often requires a comprehensive approach:
- Lifestyle changes: include a balanced diet, moderate physical activity and quitting smoking.
- Drug therapy: Sometimes prescribed to control blood pressure, glucose levels and lipid profile.
- Monitoring medical indicators: regular monitoring of health status to prevent or manage complications.
It is important to understand that metabolic syndrome is a condition that can be effectively managed and in some cases completely reversed, especially with early detection.
