METABOLIC SYNDROME – THE "SILENT KILLER", A CONTINUING CHALLENGE
Journal Title: Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases - Year 2011, Vol 18, Issue 4
Abstract
Metabolic syndrome, also known as dysmetabolic/plurimetabolic syndrome, X syndrome, insulinresistance syndrome or deadly quartet is an aggregate of interrelated metabolic abnormalities that occur with a higher prevalence in people with insulinresistance or with compensatory hyperinsulinism and identifies subjects who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In addition, individuals with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of developing polycystic ovarian syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver, gallstones (cholesterol stones), sleep apnea, asthma and some forms of cancer.
Authors and Affiliations
Ecaterina Daniela Popescu, Diana Clenciu, Mihaela Vladu, Sigina Gîrgavu
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