Womens Day 2014: Top 15 health problems women are prone to Metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome, (syndrome X) is a set of abnormalities related to the body’s metabolism in which insulin-resistant diabetes (type 2 diabetes) is almost always present along with high blood pressure, high fat levels in the blood, cardiovascular disease, central obesity and abnormalities in blood clotting and inflammatory responses. It increases your risk of developing heart disease (heart attack, stroke, etc.) and diabetes. Being overweight or obese, not getting enough exercise and genetic factors increase your risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Women also have specific circumstances like pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), use of oral contraceptive and menopause, which increase their chances of developing metabolic syndrome. Gestational diabetes during pregnancy and PCOS increases the likelihood of developing insulin resistance, a risk factor tied to the disorder. Women who have had gestational diabetes or who have had a heavy baby are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:52:57 +0000
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