Metabolic Syndrome is a constellation of metabolic abnormalities, which are often overlooked in primary care. One would be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome if they suffer from central #obesity, which is when one carries most of their weight around their abdomen, and has elevated cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and hyperglycemia. These people have increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It has also been called "syndrome X" and included insulin res

Metabolic Syndrome is a constellation of metabolic abnormalities, which are often overlooked in primary care. One would be diagnosed with...