Is metabolic syndrome X serious?

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  1. Metabolic syndrome X can be a very serious condition as it may lead to heart disease and diabetes when not treated properly. Metabolic syndrome X increases the risk of plaque build up in your arteries, which can lead to coronary heart disease. Combining the factors that lead to metabolic syndrome X also increases your risk of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be very serious if not managed on a daily basis and can lead to problems with your vision, nerve damage, kidney impairment, and stroke.

    Metabolic syndrome X can be a very serious condition as it may lead to heart disease and diabetes when not treated properly. Metabolic syndrome X increases the risk of plaque build up in your arteries, which can lead to coronary heart disease.... More
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    Millions of Americans have a health condition that could increase their risk of developing 10 other serious medical problems, and they don't even know it. The condition is called metabolic syndrome (also known as syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome), and it may affect as many as 47 million Americans.

    The list of health problems that metabolic syndrome can lead to is long and concerning. It doubles a person's risk of both heart attack and stroke and also may lead to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fatty liver disease, cholesterol gallstones, asthma, and even some forms of cancer.

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    Millions of Americans have a health condition that could increase their risk of developing 10 other serious medical problems, and they don't even know it. The condition is called metabolic syndrome (also known as syndrome X or insulin... More