Medical Check Up untuk Deteksi Sindrom Metabolik

Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition that is increasingly becoming a concern in the global community because of its association with an increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and other health problems. This condition not only affects adults but is also increasingly common at a young age due to unhealthy lifestyles such as an unbalanced diet and lack of physical activity.

What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of several health risk factors that occur simultaneously in one individual. These factors include abdominal obesity (fat around the stomach), insulin resistance (the body does not respond well to insulin), high blood pressure, high triglyceride levels, and low HDL cholesterol levels. This condition increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease and stroke.

The criteria for metabolic syndrome according to the National Cholesterol Education Program are:

Abdominal Obesity : Waist circumference for Men > 102cm ( > 40 inc) and Women > 88cm ( > 35inc)
Triglyceride levels: > 150 mg/dl (1.7 mmoL/L)
HDL Cholesterol Levels: Men < 40 mg/dL (1.04 mmol/L), Women < 50 mg/dL (1.29mmol/L)
Blood Pressure > 130/ >85 mmHg
Fasting Glucose Levels > 100mg/dL (5.6 mmoL/L

Periodic Medical Check Up for Early Detection?
Early Detection with a medical check-up can help detect metabolic syndrome early before the condition becomes severe. By catching this condition early, appropriate medical intervention and lifestyle changes can be made to prevent further complications.

Identifying metabolic syndrome allows doctors to design specific prevention strategies, including close monitoring of blood sugar levels, controlled weight loss, blood pressure management, and increasing HDL cholesterol levels.

In addition, to prevent disease complications, individuals at high risk can be given education about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as adopting a balanced diet, increasing physical activity, avoiding smoking, and reducing alcohol consumption.

Better Quality of Life by managing the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome, individuals can improve their overall quality of life and reduce their risk of developing life-threatening illnesses.

Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome
Hermina's friends can implement the following steps to prevent metabolic syndrome
Adopt a Healthy Diet: Eat foods that are low in saturated fat, sugar and salt, and high in fiber, fruit and vegetables.
Exercise Regularly: Do at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week to help lose weight and improve insulin sensitivity.
Managing Body Weight: Maintain ideal body weight by avoiding abdominal obesity.
Quit Smoking and Limit Alcohol Consumption.

Routine examinations for the detection of metabolic syndrome are essential to take appropriate preventive measures early. With proper attention and action, we can reduce the prevalence of heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and other serious health problems associated with metabolic syndrome. Don't hesitate to consult with an Internal Medicine Specialist at Hermina Bekasi Hospital to determine whether you need further examination to identify the risk of metabolic syndrome. Maintaining a healthy body is an investment in a healthier and happier future.

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Reference :

Metabolic syndrome criteria from the National Cholesterol Education Program

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