The Metabolic Syndrome (SyndromeX/Insulin Resistance Syndrome) consists of a constellation of metabolic abnormalities that confer increased risk of cardiovascular disease and Diabetes Mellitus.

The major features of Metabolic Syndrome include

• Central Obesity.
• High Triglycerides.
• Low HDL (Good Cholesterol).
• High Blood Sugar.
• High Blood Pressure.

Increased waist circumference is the most important and independent determinant of Metabolic Syndrome.

For South Asian population waist circumference ≥ 90 cm in men and ≥ 80 cm in women is a risk factor.

Two or more symptoms may indicate insulin resistance (associated with diabetes and obesity)

• Food/sugar craving
• High blood pressure
• Low blood sugar
• Weight gain in your waist
• Increased urge to urinate
• High cholesterol
• Trouble sleeping
• Elevated triglycerides
• Numbness in hands/feet

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