Have you heard about Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes? Did you know that they are two of the most common conditions in the adult population in our country? Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes can create havoc and pain in the lives of those who suffer from them and those they love. They can even be fatal. Do you know if you are at risk?

Metabolic Syndrome is defined as a combination of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is typically associated with persistence inflammation and increased workload on the heart and the pancreas. It is estimated that 25 of the adult population in the U.S. suffer from the condition.

As you age, your risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome increases. Other risk factors include high levels of uncontrolled stress, living a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The best way to prevent the condition is simple. You should take care of yourself by losing weight, learning to control your stress levels, eating healthy, and exercising regularly.

Medical professionals define Prediabetes as the condition in which the cells of the body stop processing insulin with the same effectiveness as they do in healthy individuals. Prediabetes is still not full blown disease and medications are not required. You are at increased for developing Prediabetes and in turn, Diabetes if you are overweight, obese, have a poor diet with high sugar and fat intake, live a sedentary lifestyle, and have high levels of stress. Risk factors are much the same as with Metabolic Syndrome and the two conditions often go hand in hand. The key to prevention is to live healthier, rest better, eat healthy, and lose weight.

Now that you know if you are at risk for Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes you can do something about it. The beginning of your new life starts today. It is your choice to be healthy.