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1
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What is metabolic syndrome

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Constellation of medical conditions that increases risk of CVD

2
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What is the definition of metabolic syndrome

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Central Obesity (BMI >30 and Waist:Height circumference) and one of:

  • Diabetes or Fasting glucose >5.6
  • High TG
  • Low HDL
  • High BP
3
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What BP defines metabolic syndrome

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> 130/85

4
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What TG concentration defines metabolic syndrome

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> 1.7

5
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What HDL concentration defines metabolic syndrome

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  • <1.03 in males

- <1.29 in females

6
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What Fasting glucose defines metabolic syndrome

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> 5.6

7
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How is metabolic syndrome managed

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Diet and exercise

8
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What are risks of metabolic syndrome

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  • T2DM
  • CVD
  • Fatty liver disease