Question

Metabolic syndrome is an increasing issue in the US. What factors contribute to development of the syndrome, who is more at risk for this syndrome, and how does this syndrome intersect for higher rates of obesity and the development of increase risks of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes? What pharmacology intervention and interprofessional input may help control aspects of metabolic syndrome?

Answer 1

Answer : Metabolic syndrome is not a disease in itself. Instead ,it is a group of risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar ,unhealthy cholesterol levels and abdominal fat . Metabolic syndrome is closely related to 1) overweight or ,obesity and inactivity . 2) It is also linked to a condition called insulin resistance ,which is a condition our body can't use insulin properly . 3)age 4) genetics 5) stress : stress may increase blood pressure . The prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases with age, with about 40 % of people older than 60 years meeting the criteria. Metabolic syndrome may develop in preganant women who have gestational diabetes. People who take antipsychotic medications and neurological problems also are vulnerable to metabolic syndrom. Overweight or obesity people tend to develop a resistance to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, pushing sugar in to the body cells ,where it is used for energy . If you don't make lifestyle changes to control excess weight, it may develop insulin resistance, which can cause blood sugar levels to rise. It can lead to type 2 diabetes . High blood pressure and cholesterol contribute to the build up of plaques in the arteries and cause stroke and heart diseases. 1) Anti lipid medications use to control LDL (cholesterol )level . 2) regular physical activity : reduce  weight byadopting an exercise regimen . 3)eat healthy diet : include more vegetables , whole grains and fruits in the diet. 4) Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. 5)glycemic control is the another important step for controlling metabolic syndrome . 6) Take proper medications for heart diseases and stroke if occurs. Medicines for treating metabolic syndrome : 1) metformin 2) Atorvastatin 3) ecospirin (for treating sugar ,cholesterol and heart diseases)