Metabolic syndrome (MetS), sometimes called “insulin resistance syndrome” or “syndrome X”, refers to a cluster of interrelated risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, specifically enlarged waist circumference, elevated triglycerides, high blood pressure, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and impaired fasting glucose.[1] It’s estimated that the global prevalence of MetS is about 25%,[2] while in the United States it’s nearly 35%.[3]
What is metabolic syndrome?
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024