Abstract: . . .  and stroke. Talk to your physician if you have risk factors or symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome. 21 People with Metabolic Syndrome are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and four times more likely to develop diabetes compared to individuals who do not have Metabolic Syndrome. Page 24 Clinical Practice Recommendations for People with Diabetes People with diabetes need to see their doctor regularly. Although the type and frequency of screenings, visits, and tests should be individualized for every patient, a minimum frequency has been recommended. The American Diabetes Association’s Clinical Practice Recommendations 43 and Healthy People 2010 Obj . . .
. . .  syndrome seems to be more common in older people and Mexican Americans. People with Metabolic Syndrome are twice as likely to develop CVD and four times more likely to develop diabetes compared to individuals who do not have Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome was first defined in the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (ATPIII) in May 2001. It is believed that the root cause of Metabolic Syndrome for many individuals is poor diet and insufficient exercise. 40,41,42 20 Year P ercentage of Adult Georgians Figure 11. Percentage of Adults Who Report Being Told They Have High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure, Georgia, 1984-2001 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 High cholesterol High blood pressure Source: BRFSS Page 23 Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome: • A waist measurement of at least 35 inches (women) or at least 40 inches (men) • Fasting blood sugar of at least 110 mg/dl • Triglyceride levels of at least 150 mg/dl • HDL cholesterol of less than 40 mg/dl (men) or less than 50mg/dl (women) • Blood pressure of at least 130 . . .
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