disorders of nutrition
Metabolic Syndrome
Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
Physical activity and a heart-healthy diet Treatment of high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and abnormal fat levels Sometimesmetforminor statins Medications to treat obesity and metabolic and bariatric surgery Smoking cessation Stress management The initial treatment of metabolic syndrome involves physical activity and a heart-healthy diet. Each part of metabolic syndrome should also be treated with medications if necessary. If people have Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or a high blood sugar level, medications that increase the body’s sensitivity to High Blood Pressure and abnormal fat levels in blood are also treated. Medications to lower blood pressure ( People with abnormal levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood (lipids) may be treated with Lipid-lowering drugs (statins). Obesity is treated with Medications , such as Other Risk Factors , if present, should be controlled. For example, smokers are advised to stop smoking. Ways to reduce stress (which can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome) include deep breathing exercises, meditation, psychologic support, and counseling). 