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Metabolic Syndrome
Covenant Metabolic Specialists Health Library
Covenant Metabolic Specialists
Physician Reviewed
Dec 3, 2025
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster ... cardiometabolic abnormalities ...
Symptoms
Most symptoms are silent ... waistline expansion, elevated BP ... headaches ...
Causes
Excess caloric intake, sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress ... insulin resistance ...
Risk Factors
Visceral obesity, family history, ethnic predisposition, sedentary occupation, sleep disorders ...
Diagnosis
Diagnosis uses ATP‑III criteria ... waist plus lab parameters ...
Treatments
Lifestyle modification is cornerstone ... medications for each component ... bariatric surgery for severe cases.
Prevention
Primordial prevention starts in childhood ... balanced diet ... physical activity ...
Our Take
Covenant views metabolic syndrome as the root soil ...
Through simultaneous targeting of each metabolic abnormality, Covenant helps patients reclaim metabolic health and reduce long‑term cardiovascular risk.
