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Metabolic syndrome is defined as the presence of any three of the following: insulin resistance, elevated fasting blood sugar levels, elevated blood pressure, elevated triglycerides and cholesterol levels and excessive weight in the abdominal area and is a risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes.
How do members experience metabolic syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with metabolic syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for metabolic syndrome*
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Metabolic syndrome is defined as the presence of any three of the following: insulin resistance, elevated fasting blood sugar levels, elevated blood pressure, elevated triglycerides and cholesterol levels and excessive weight in the abdominal area and is a risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Common symptoms reported by people with metabolic syndrome
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for metabolic syndrome
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Compare treatments taken by people with metabolic syndrome
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have metabolic syndrome through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with metabolic syndrome? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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