Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome

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Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome

Because metabolic syndrome involves multiple risk factors, it is important for you and your doctor to carefully monitor your health. In general, you should make sure that you and your doctor regularly check your weight, glucose levels, lipoproteins (cholesterol levels), and blood pressure.

Metabolic syndrome can be managed by treating and controlling your underlying metabolic abnormalties. If diagnosed early, metabolic syndrome can be slowed, and in some cases, even reversed.

Treatment involves the following (click to follow):

References:

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Getting tough with metabolic syndrome. Post Grad Med. Available at: http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2004/01_04/metabolic_foldout.pdf . Accessed July 28, 2005.

Grundy SM. Metabolic Syndrome: a multiplex cardiovascular risk factor. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007;92:399-404

Incremental lifestyle changes can ward off syndrome X. The Cleveland Clinic website. Available at: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3000/3053.asp?index=10807 . Accessed July 28, 2005.

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Metabolic syndrome. The Mayo Clinic website. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00522 . Accessed July 28, 2005.

Last reviewed February 2009 by ]]>David Juan, MD]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.