Dysmetabolic Syndrome X, or dysmetabolic x syndrome,is essentially a category of risk factors for the likelihood of a person developing Type 2 diabetes. These factors are few, but significant, and include having blood pressure over 130/85, and a waistline greater than forty for men and thirty-five for women. Other precursors to this condition are triglycerides higher than 150mg/dL, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) levels in the blood lower than 40 mg/dL for men and 50 mg/dL for women, and a reading in fasting blood glucose levels higher than 100 mg/dL.
These factors are also components of people who have sedentary lifestyles, are overweight or obese, and have a family history of diabetes and heart disease. Hispanics and Asians seem to suffer from this condition more so than other racial groups. Researchers are not exactly sure what causes the condition, but they do know that the body has trouble processing and absorbing insulin, which is why some refer to this disease simply as insulin resistance.
This condition is extremely common in adults, but can also occur in childhood. The likelihood to develop Dysmetabolic Syndrome X increases exponentially as people age, which is evident by the fact that forty percent of those age sixty and older suffer from this disease. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, over forty-seven million people currently have this disease and with the increasing numbers of people who are overweight and have heart problems, this number will likely skyrocket.
Dysmetabolic Syndrome X – Symptoms & Conditions
The risk factors and symptoms of Dysmetabolic Syndrome X are part of a vicious cycle as the risk factors increase the chance of conceiving the disease while the disease contributes to symptoms. Conditions therefore include obesity, high blood sugar levels, high cholesterol, and increased blood pressure.In addition, a person has the potential to develop heart disease, stroke,and type 2 diabetes due to severe damage to the arteries, increased blood clot formation, and improper kidney function.Individuals may experience issues with their nerves, eyes, and kidneys.
Dysmetabolic Syndrome X – Treatment & Prevention
Prevention of Dysmetabolic Syndrome X is also, what doctors recommend to treat it. Getting plenty of exercise, usually thirty to sixty minutes each day can go a long way in decreasing blood pressure and maintaining a normal Body Mass Index. If an individual is overweight, they should try to lose excess weight immediately through physical activity and calorie restriction.Eating a diet rich in nutrient and full of fiber and low in carbohydrates will help to maintain steady blood glucose levels, reduced triglycerides and blood pressure, and increased HDL levels. People at risk for dysmetabolic x syndrome should also reduce or eliminate their use of tobacco and alcohol as these substances can restrict blood pressure and cause unstable blood sugar, in addition to empty calories.
