Metabolic syndrome is a group of five risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. The five risk factors are:

• increased blood pressure (greater than 130/85 mmHg)

• high blood sugar levels (insulin resistance)

• excess fat around the waist

• high triglyceride levels

• low levels of good cholesterol, or HDL

The complications that may result from metabolic syndrome are oftern serious.

• hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)

• diabetes

• heart attack

• kidney disease

• stroke

• nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

• peripheral artery disease

• cardiovascular disease

If diabetes develops, you may be at risk for additional health complications, including:

• eye damage (retinopathy)

• nerve damage (neuropathy)

• kidney disease

• amputation of limbs

With knowledge gives power to prevent the devastating effects of this terrible disease. Why not book a Naturopathic consultation with Rebecca today at her Penrith clinic to start the healing process.