How to Treat Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a serious condition that increases your risk for life threatening illnesses, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. With metabolic syndrome, you have a combination of conditions, like obesity, high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels. After the screening for metabolic syndrome, your doctor will want to treat you for the condition.

Instructions

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  Work with your doctor to develop a treatment plan. The doctor should let you know the lifestyle changes that you need to make in order to remedy metabolic syndrome.

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  Begin a daily exercise program. Most doctors recommend that you begin exercising at least 20 minutes a day. Exercise can include moderate activities like walking and bicycle riding.

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  Start a diet. Losing weight can help lower your cholesterol, blood sugar levels and waist size. Diet and exercise are effective methods for treating and curing metabolic syndrome. Adding more fiber to your diet can also be helpful in treating metabolic syndrome.

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  Get a prescription for any medications that your doctor recommends. A doctor may use medications to lower your cholesterol, control your insulin levels and lower blood pressure.

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  See about aspirin therapy. If the doctor is concerned that you are at risk for a heart attack, he may recommend that you begin taking a daily aspirin.