Metabolic Syndrome Survival Guide
by Drs Mariam and Jerry Manoukian

available thru Amazon.com or at the office - 2500 Hospital Drive, Building 4, Mountain View, CA 94040

Welcome to manoukian.org, our website aimed at educating about Metabolic Syndrome, a condition now recognized as a major health concern in the industrialized world.  Haven't heard of it?  Don't worry, it will soon be a household word.  Fully 25% of the population of the USA has features of the metabolic syndrome. 
Metabolic Syndrome is important for several reasons,
--it is so common and easy to recognize
--20% of people with metabolic syndrome will develop adult onset diabetes
--it is a major cause of heart attack and stroke
--it is treatable
Find out all you can about this complex and interesting condition, since you probably know alot of people who are affected!  We've written a new book which you can order through Amazon or through our office.   It is easy to read, aimed at the general reader.

Some of our links below describe insulin resistance, as well as dietary carbohydrates and fats.
 

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

It is a constellation of findings that are:
1. easily measured
2. associated with insulin resistance
3. possible risk factors for heart disease

 

Metabolic Syndrome is found in 25% of the population in the United States.  It is very easy to recognize.  Patients tend to carry their  weight around the abdomen (so-called "apple" shape).  Blood pressure may be elevated, 135/85 or higher.  There may be a family history of diabetes.  There is a characteristic cholesterol pattern including high triglycerides and low HDL.  The features of Metabolic Syndrome are outlined below:

 

Features of Metabolic Syndrome

 

 

High Triglycerides (>150)
Low HDL Cholesterol (<45)
Elevated Blood pressure > 135/85
Borderline (>100) or high (>125) fasting blood sugar

     

(if you have a family member with adult-onset diabetes,
this may apply to you)

Fat concentrated around the waist or abdomen
Gout or elevated uric acid levels in the blood
Polycystic ovary syndrome

Treatment of metabolic syndrome
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