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METABOLIC SYNDROME

Combination of features that increase risk of CVD and diabetes, including:

  • impaired glucose tolerance/insulin resistance
  • hypertension
  • dyslidipaemia
  • central or general obesity
  • microalbuminuria

Obesity is strongly linked to the development of metabolic syndrome.

Patient. Metabolic syndrome, Professional reference. https://patient.info/doctor/metabolic-syndrome

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