Metabolic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is it’s predisposition?
A
predisposes individual to cardio diseases and Type 2 DM
2
Q
what percentage of people with _________ have metabolic syndrome?
A
70% of people with Type 2 DM
3
Q
if you have metabolic syndrome but don’t have Type 2 DM, will you develop it?
A
yes
4
Q
features of metabolic syndrome
A
- abdominal obesity (>88cm in W, >102cm in M)
- HTN
- Hyperlipidemia (high LDLs, low HDLs, high trigs)
- IFG
- IGT
- Insulin resistance
