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eating and timely assessment of vital statistics are some preventive measures
New Delhi, 27 August
2017: Statistics indicate that people with
metabolic syndrome (MS) are at a three times higher risk for heart attack and
stroke. They are also at a five-fold risk of developing Type II diabetes.
According to the IMA, the urban male is likely to develop MS largely due to
faulty lifestyle. Abdominal or central obesity is a common occurrence in India
and such individuals have thin limbs but fat around the abdomen.
A person is said to have MS
when along with Waist Circumference of more than 90 cm (men), 80 cm (women),
any two of following five are present:triglycerides of more than 150 mg/dl, HDL
Cholesterol less than 40 mg (male) and 50 mg (female), fasting sugar (glucose)
of more than 100 mg or presence of Diabetes and Hypertension of more than 130
mm Hg systolic or 85 diastolic.
Speaking about this, Padma
Shri Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal, National President Indian Medical Association
(IMA) and President Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI) and Dr RN Tandon –
Honorary Secretary General IMA in a joint statement, said, “Increasing
inactivity and a diet consisting of processed food are some primary reasons for
MS. MS refers to a cluster of conditions namely increased blood pressure, high
blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or
triglyceride levels. When these occur together, the chances of heart disease,
stroke, and diabetes automatically increase. MS is also linked to insulin
resistance. In this condition, the cells don't respond normally to insulin, and
glucose can't enter the cells as easily. This makes the glucose levels in blood
rise despite the body's attempt to control it by churning out more and more
insulin.”
Some risk factors for MS
include age, race, obesity and weight around the abdomen, diabetes, and other
conditions such as cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or
polycystic ovary syndrome.
Adding further, Dr
Aggarwal, said, “The best way to prevent the risk of MS is to make
aggressive lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.If these do not work,
the doctor might prescribe medications to help control your blood pressure,
cholesterol levels, and blood glucose.Studies have indicated that individuals
who consume a vegetarian diet have a lower risk for developing MS than those
who do not.”
Here are some tips to prevent
MS.
· Exercise
for about 30 to 60 minutes every day. Make a slow start but ensure that your
continue physical activity thereafter.
· Eat
a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and
low fat dairy. Go easy on saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, and salt.
· Those
who are overweight should lose weight and people with a normal weight should
aim at maintaining the same.
· Quit
smoking right away.
· Schedule
regular checkups with your doctor to assess your blood pressure, cholesterol,
and blood sugar.
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