Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a combination of several medical issues. They increase the risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. 25% of people of the United States have metabolic syndrome.

The term "metabolic syndrome" dates back to at least the late 1950s, but came into common usage in the late 1970s to describe various associations of risk factors with diabetes mellitus that had been noted as early as the 1920s.

 Associated health issues 
Related health matters include:
 Raised cholesterol
 Raised blood sugar
 Insulin resistance
 Reduced HDL cholesterol
 Raised triglycerides
 Central obesity
 High blood pressure
Among others.

Category:Metabolic disorders
Category:Endocrine diseases
Category:Syndromes