S2L3: Metabolic Conditions - Metabolic Syndrome Flashcards
Modified T/F:
A. Metabolic syndrome refers to numerous medical conditions clustered into 1
B. Increases the risk for heart disease, stroke & type 1 DM
TF
Increases the risk for heart disease, stroke & type 2 DM
Modified T/F:
A. Metabolic conditions include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal triglyceride levels
B. It also include excess body fat or properitoneal fat in abdominal areas
TF
Excess body fat / visceral fat in abdominal area
Give 2 causes of Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity
- Inactivity/sedentary lifestyle
T/F
In PH, Type 2 DM is more common in females than males with prevalence rate of 0.18%
False
in the PH: F > M (0.28% prevalence rate)
Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for metabolic conditions?
A) Sleep apnea
B) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
C) Hypotension
D) Nonalcoholic Liver Fatty Disease (NAFLD)
C) Hypotension
T/F:
Other linked conditions to metabolic syndrome is insulin resistance Type 2 DM
True
Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for metabolic conditions?
A) Age
B) Obesity
C) Hispanic men abroad
D) Diabetes (Type 2)
C) Hispanic men abroad
Ethnicity
○ more common in Hispanic women abroad
True or False
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) increases risk by 2.4 times d/t increased chances for visceral obesity, hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, cerebrovascular diseases, gynecological cancers, & type 2 DM
False
4.2 times
Clinical Manifestations
Abdominal obesity
M = [] inches waistline
F = [] inches waistline
○ M : > 40 in. waistline
○ F : > 35 in. waistline
Hyperglycemia
Fasting blood sugar: [] mg/dL
≥ 110
Best marker for hyperglycemia
HBA1C
Modified T/F:
A. HBA1C measures Hemoglobin A1C or glycated/glycosylated Hgb
B. It measures sugar levels for the past 4 mos
TF
Measures sugar levels for the past 3 mos
HBA1C Values
- Normal =
- Prediabetes =
- Diabetes =
- <5.7%
- 5.7% - 6.4%
- 6.5% or higher
*Refer pts to endocrinologist for
proper Mx of prediabetes and diabetes
Htn Blood pressure:
> 110 / >70 mmHg
Modified T/F: Triglyceride
A. In individuals with Metabolic Syndrome, HDL levels are typically higher than 40 mg/dL for males and 35 mg/dL for females.
B. LDL for both sex are typically greater than 130 mg/dL
FT
Less than 40mg/dL for males
Less than 35mg/dL for females