25^th Global Obesity Meeting

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a set of risk factors for heart disease that increase your chances of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The disease is also known by other names, including Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Dysmetabolic Syndrome. Many features of the metabolic syndrome are associated with "insulin resistance", which means the body is not utilizing insulin effectively to lower glucose and triglyceride levels. A combination of genetic and lifestyle factors can lead to insulin resistance. Lifestyle factors include eating habits, activity, and possibly interrupted sleep patterns.