The underestimated health risk: recognizing and successfully treating metabolic syndrome. 30 to 35 percent of the population in Germany suffers from metabolic syndrome - and the trend is rising.
The four main factors of metabolic syndrome are: being very overweight with abdominal fat, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar levels and impaired fat metabolism. Lifestyle changes not only prevent but are also important in treatment. Regular exercise and a change in diet are key measures. In advanced stages, drug therapy may be necessary; the treating doctor is the right person to contact.