Metabolic syndrome
Running head: METABOLIC SYNDROME
Metabolic Syndrome
James Doucette
College of Western Idaho
Abstract Metabolic syndrome is an emerging diagnosis in the medical field that has effects on patient care. Becoming familiar with it and having it become a common part of patient care will, if used appropriately will increase the lives of those who have become affected with or are at risk of becoming diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risks factors of metabolic origin that are accompanied by the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. There are five major factors to look for; out of these five a person only needs three to be diagnosis with metabolic syndrome. They are obesity, mainly that of the waistline, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and systemic inflammation. Once a person has three or more of these a medical professional can take the necessary steps in order to begin treatment. Allowing an improved and more efficient way to help patients that are at risk of metabolic syndrome would only improve their lives.
Introduction In today's world of self-indulgence, people have sacrificed their health for fleeting pleasures. Overeating and decreased activity have contributed to the decline in health of many Americans. Medical professionals are beginning to see increases in abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. This has caused some medical professionals to use the term metabolic syndrome to describe what they are seeing. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease that have metabolic origins. It is important for medical professionals to be aware of what metabolic syndrome is, how it affects the body, how to treat it, and the legitimacy of the syndrome. As Dr. Grundy has indicated in his article written in 2001, the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment
Metabolic Syndrome
James Doucette
College of Western Idaho
Abstract Metabolic syndrome is an emerging diagnosis in the medical field that has effects on patient care. Becoming familiar with it and having it become a common part of patient care will, if used appropriately will increase the lives of those who have become affected with or are at risk of becoming diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risks factors of metabolic origin that are accompanied by the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. There are five major factors to look for; out of these five a person only needs three to be diagnosis with metabolic syndrome. They are obesity, mainly that of the waistline, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and systemic inflammation. Once a person has three or more of these a medical professional can take the necessary steps in order to begin treatment. Allowing an improved and more efficient way to help patients that are at risk of metabolic syndrome would only improve their lives.
Introduction In today's world of self-indulgence, people have sacrificed their health for fleeting pleasures. Overeating and decreased activity have contributed to the decline in health of many Americans. Medical professionals are beginning to see increases in abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. This has caused some medical professionals to use the term metabolic syndrome to describe what they are seeing. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease that have metabolic origins. It is important for medical professionals to be aware of what metabolic syndrome is, how it affects the body, how to treat it, and the legitimacy of the syndrome. As Dr. Grundy has indicated in his article written in 2001, the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment
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