Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that can cause heart disease. If you are overweight, have high blood pressure and high levels of sugar fat in your blood, you may have metabolic syndrome. Many adult-onset diabetic persons also have metabolic syndrome.
Reducing Risk.
Since lack off physical activity and excess weight are key risk factors towards developing metabolic syndrome, getting more exercise and losing weight can help reduce the risk or prevent complications associated with the condition. Although medications may be prescribed to manage some of the underlying problems, the are some other ways to reduce the risk.
Exercising.
The amount and type of exercise depends on your fitness level. If you have not been exercising regularly, you can start by walking for five to ten minutes everyday. if you have a medical problem, discuss with your doctor on a suitable exercise regime before starting. Once you are on a regular walking regime, you can gradually increase you pace and distance of walking. You should work towards the goal of walking for 30 to 60 minutes at least five days a week.
Food Intake.
Your diet affects you likelihood of having the metabolic syndrome. Make healthy changes to what you eat so as to reduce the risk factors. Continue reading ‘Guide on Reducing Metabolic Syndrome’ »