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The incidence of metabolic syndrome, sometimes called pre-diabetes,
is increasing. The condition is characterized by obesity,
especially around the abdomen, dyslipidaemia (especially high
levels of triglycerides and low levels of high density lipoprotein
cholesterol), hyperglycaemia, and hypertension.
As the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is also increasing,
researchers are trying to determine whether treating metabolic
syndrome will be more effective in cutting diabetes rates
than focusing on the prevention of obesity and other risk
factors for diabetes. Studies have found that people with
metabolic syndrome are at an increased risk of developing
diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Researchers suggest that modest, healthy lifestyle changes
may be most effective in treating metabolic syndrome and preventing
its subsequent type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
British
Medical Journal July 12, 2003;327:61-62 (Full Text Article)
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