Dysmetabolic Syndrome

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This paper presents a brief history of the study of dysmetabolic syndrome, a clinical picture of the syndrome, including what health factors predispose a person to the problem, and a discussion on the importance of risk markers for dysmetabolic syndrome. The paper also touches upon primary complications that arise from the syndrome.

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"Although it began to be studied more than 20 years ago, some put that time frame as the beginning of understanding the syndrome; since then, knowledge has increased greatly. These days, we know that 92% of patients with Type II diabetes are insulin-resistant. Of more concern is that patients may display some insulin resistance up to ten or twelve years before being diagnosed with diabetes. Of still greater concern is this: some people are never diagnosed with diabetes and may die from stroke, myocardial infarction or other cardiovascular events. This could be a considerable number. There is speculation that one in four patients in the average physician's waiting room is insulin resistant to some degree. In fact, as many as 30 million U.S. citizens may be insulin resistant."

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