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· Endocrinology
Metabolic Syndrome
Cluster of belly fat, sugar, BP, lipids
Five risk factors that travel together: belly fat, high triglycerides, low HDL, high BP and high fasting sugar. The combination multiplies heart and diabetes risk.
At a glance
- Prevalence
- 1 in 3 Indian adults
- Typical age
- 30+ years
- Outlook
- Reversible with lifestyle
- System
- Hormones
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What causes it
Causes
- Excess belly fat
- Insulin resistance
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Refined carb-heavy diet
- Genetics, sleep apnea
How it feels
Symptoms & effects
- Belly circumference over 90 cm (men) / 80 cm (women)
- Borderline sugar, BP, lipids
- Fatigue after meals
- Skin tags, acanthosis nigricans
How it’s treated
Treatment & cure
- Lifestyle: weight loss of 5–10%
- Treat individual components (BP, lipids, sugar)
- Metformin in selected patients
- Address sleep apnea
- Cardiac risk re-assessment
Staying ahead
Prevention
- Eat the Mediterranean way
- 150 min cardio + 2 strength sessions/week
- Sleep 7–8 hours
- Limit alcohol
Do’s
- Measure waist monthly
- Cook with whole spices
- Walk after every meal
- Annual health check
Don’ts
- Crash-diet then yo-yo
- Drink fruit juice as 'healthy'
- Skip strength training
- Ignore snoring — get tested
See a doctor immediately if
Symptoms are sudden or severe, getting worse despite home care, or interfering with sleep, work or daily life. Don’t self-diagnose from the internet — book a verified clinician below.
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Disclaimer ·
This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment.
Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.