Which Causes The Greater Risk of Stroke – Metabolic Syndrome or Type 2 Diabetes?
A. Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The condition is characterized by having at least three of the following symptoms: • Insulin Resistance (when the body can’t absorb blood sugar or utilize insulin properly) • Abdominal fat in men this means a 40-inch waist or larger, in women 35 inches or larger • High blood sugar levels at least 110 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) after fasting • High triglycerides at least 150 mg/dL in the blood stream • Low HDL “good” cholesterol less than 40 mg/dL if male and 50 mg/dL if female • Prothrombotic state (e.g. high fibrinogen or plasminogen activator inhibitor in the blood) • Blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg or higher All the conditions mentioned above increase your risk of heart disease such as atherosclerosis, which involves plaque build-up in artery walls that can lead to a stroke. Until recently, however, Type 2 Diabetes was regarded as being the major risk factor for stroke. However, a new Framin
