IF YOU HAVE 3 OR MORE OF THE THESE SIGNS, YOU ARE AT RISK FOR METABOLIC SYNDROME AND THUS ARE AT INCREASED RISK FOR HEART ATTACK, DIABETES, STROKE AND MORE.
To prevent metabolic syndrome, or manage it if you already have it, you should:
Eat a healthful diet such as the Mediterranean diet
Lower your BMI to less than 25
Exercise 30 minutes or more daily
Manage your blood pressure
Manage your blood sugar
Do not smoke
Make an appointment today with your Nurse Care Manager and/or your Doctor to establish a plan to address your risk factors. If you do not know your numbers, we will provide them. We are happy to work with you towards bettering your health!
For more information regarding metabolic syndrom please visit PubMed Health's website:
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