Articles tagged with Metabolic Syndrome
Recent studies show that overweight Hispanic youth are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Insulin resistance directly contributes to the development of metabolic syndrome, particularly in those with a family history of diabetes.
A study of Latino children found that nearly three in ten have impaired glucose tolerance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, while obesity rates are twice those of non-Latino peers. Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome increase the risk of chronic diseases.
A new study finds evidence of genetic linkages to metabolic syndrome in both black and white patients. The researchers also identified chromosomal regions linked to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk factors. These findings bring us closer to discovering the actual genes responsible for metabolic syndrome.
A large study found a positive association between increasing levels of C-reactive protein and risk of developing hypertension. Women with higher levels of this inflammatory marker were about twice as likely to develop high blood pressure over a median follow-up period of 7.8 years.
Obese adults who lost 7% of their weight and did moderate-intensity physical exercise for six months improved their major blood vessel function by approximately 80 percent, regardless of type 2 diabetes status. This improvement in blood vessel function reduced the risk of developing arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
A study found that more than half of children aged 8-17 had at least one metabolic syndrome risk factor, including low HDL levels and high triglycerides. The researchers detected the highest rates of multiple risk factors in children around puberty, ages 10-13.
A USC study finds that increasing insulin sensitivity can help prevent chronic diseases in Latino children. Overweight children with metabolic syndrome are less physically fit, but improving fitness could deter these diseases.
The XENDOS study shows that Xenical significantly improves weight loss, waist measurement, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, fasting plasma glucose, and HDL cholesterol in patients with Metabolic Syndrome. The treatment also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36%.
A study found that hostility in children is a risk factor for developing metabolic syndrome, a precursor to cardiovascular disease. High scores on hostility measures were associated with increased rates of obesity and insulin resistance in later years.
Teggreen, a green tea polyphenols product, improves lipid and glucose metabolisms in obese rats by enhancing insulin sensitivity and balancing fat deposit and burning. The study reveals significant benefits of Tegreen treatment, including decreased fasting blood glucose and serum triglycerides.
A study found that people with metabolic syndrome are 1.5 times more likely to develop a stroke than those without it, with women being 2.1 times more at risk. The condition is also associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and vascular-related deaths.
Researchers found that CRP levels above 3.0mg/L significantly increased the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from cardiovascular disease in women with metabolic syndrome. Higher CRP levels were also associated with higher cardiovascular risk, even among those with lower CRP levels.
In a large clinical trial, patients with impaired glucose tolerance who took acarbose were 25% less likely to develop type-2 diabetes than those taking placebo. Acarbose also helped reversion of impaired glucose tolerance to normal glucose tolerance. The main side effects were flatulence and diarrhea.
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that Australian Aboriginals are more susceptible to diabetes due to excess weight. The researchers suggest lowering BMI guidelines to reduce the risk, which could potentially prevent up to 46% of diabetes cases.
A study published in Psychosomatic Medicine found that chronic stress is associated with an increased risk of heart disease in men. The research, led by Peter P. Vitaliano, identified a general pattern connecting chronic stress to heart disease, including poor health habits and changes in body composition and metabolism.
Researchers found a link between polycystic ovary syndrome and increased coronary artery calcification, an early indicator of cardiovascular disease. Addressing insulin sensitivity and central obesity may reduce this risk in young women with PCOS.
A study of 254 women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) found that 7.5% had undiagnosed diabetes, compared to 1% in the general population. Insulin resistance is a key factor in PCOS-related glucose intolerance and diabetes risk.