The 'metabolic syndrome' includes all of these dysfunctions except for: O Dyslipidemia, HDL<40mg/dL O Hypoglycemia, glucose<100 mg/dL O Hyperglycemia, glucose> 100mg/dL O Hyperlipidemia, triglycerides>150mg/dL
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Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The key components generally include: 1. **High blood pressure** (hypertension) 2. **High blood sugar** (hyperglycemia/insulin Show more…
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