Management of Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome can be managed through prevention and identification of the major risk factors like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, atherogenic dyslipidemia and hypertension. Lifestyle therapies or changes are recommended to reduce the risk factors. Some of them include,1
- Reducing LDL-cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels to the recommended levels
- Stop smoking
- Weight reduction to a desirable weight
- Exercising regularly
- A healthy diet to include low fat, fresh fruits and vegetables
- Alcohol moderation
- Restriction of sodium
Being physically active, loosing weight,2 cessation of smoking, structured diet plan,3 working out on cholesterol and blood sugar levels are also some of the ways of getting treated.
In some cases medications are prescribed to lower blood pressure and control cholesterol. Insulin sensitizers may be prescribed, which helps the body to use insulin more effectively. Aspirin can be given to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Medication should always be considered for those who remain at high-risk in the presence of hypertension, dyslipidemia or impaired blood glucose level.
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: December 06,2008
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