How do other illnesses affect me if I have metabolic syndrome X?

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You will be more susceptible to other illnesses when you have metabolic syndrome X. Metabolic syndrome X weakens your system placing you at a greater risk for all types of cardiovascular disease including heart disease and stroke. You have a higher likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, which can lead to kidney disease, nerve damage, and vision problems. With metabolic syndrome X you have a shorter life expectancy and have an increased likelihood of dying prematurely.

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Metabolic Syndrome (X)

Metabolic syndrome X, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of conditions that put you at risk for heart diseases and diabetes. The cause is unknown, but it is thought that you lack a hormone in your body that helps you turn sugar from good into energy. People with this syndrome have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides (a kind of fat), low levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) and are fat around the waist. If you have at least three of these conditions, you may be at risk for heart disease or diabetes. See your doctor to talk about lifestyle changes and other treatments that can reduce your risk.

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