What is Metabolic Syndrome?
A person is considered to have Metabolic Syndrome if they have 3 of the 5 following issues:
- Elevated waist circumference: Male > 40 inches. Females > 35 inches.
- Elevated triglycerides: > 150 mg/dL
- Elevated cholesterol:
- LDL > 100mg/dl
- HDL: Men < 50 mg/dl. Women < 40mg/dL
- Elevated blood pressure: > 135/85
- Elevated fasting plasma glucose: > 100 mg/dL
How can we Help?
Today, most of the issues related to metabolic syndrome have medications to help keep your numbers within range. However, this is not the only, nor should it be the final solution. Making sure your diet has quality foods, from the right sources can assist you tremendously in keeping your body healthy. Not only that, in some instances, a person can alter their diet for the better, and even be taken off certain medications, with approval from your primary care provider.
We are all individuals, and we all have unique ways of eating. Here, at Live Well Dietetics and Nutrition, you will learn how to create healthy lifestyle habits which enable you to mitigate your metabolic syndrome issues, and perhaps remove some issues completely. To do so takes time, understanding, and knowledge. All of which you will learn if you work with us. So, if you are looking to take the next journey in your health and eating, please reach out to us, and we will guide you to your goals!