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Metabolic Syndrome In Adults With Kidney Disease May Lead To Heart Problems And Death

Metabolic Syndrome In Adults With Kidney Disease May Lead To Heart Problems And Death
Metabolic Syndrome In Adults With Kidney Disease Can Lead To Heart Problems And Death

A new study has found that people with metabolic syndrome who also suffer from kidney problems are at a higher risk of suffering from heart disease. Read on to know how you can manage this syndrome.

Written by Arushi Bidhuri |Updated : August 5, 2021 10:50 AM IST

Metabolic syndrome is a group of heart disease risk factors that raise your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome and dysmetabolic syndrome are some of the various names for the illness. Although the exact cause of the metabolic syndrome is unknown, people who are obese, have diabetes, skin problems are at a higher risk of developing this syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is associated with insulin resistance the inability of the body to effectively utilize insulin to reduce glucose and lipid levels. Insulin resistance can be caused by a combination of hereditary and lifestyle factors.

High insulin and glucose levels are connected to a slew of negative health effects. One of these negative effects is cardiovascular complications. A study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine has found that people with moderate chronic renal disease have a significant frequency of metabolic syndrome, which increases their risk of early death and cardiovascular complications.

Metabolic Syndrome Along With Kidney Disease May Lead Heart Diseases

For the study, researchers looked at 5,110 adults with kidney disease in Germany who also had metabolic syndrome. Out of these, 605 patients died, and 650 had significant cardiovascular events over the 6.5-year follow-up period (such as heart attacks and strokes). Patients with metabolic syndrome had a 26% higher chance of dying and a 48% higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

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A growing number of metabolic syndrome components, such as higher waist circumference, blood sugar levels, triglycerides, and blood pressure, as well as lower HDL cholesterol, enhanced the risk. Senior author Florian Kronenberg, MD, of the Medical University of Innsbruck, in Austria, "Although our study uncovered a shockingly high frequency of metabolic syndrome in this high-risk patient group, there's a motivating message for our patients: each metabolic syndrome component avoided might considerably decrease the risk for a cardiovascular endpoint or premature death."

What Can I Do To Avoid Or Reverse Metabolic Syndrome?

Physical inactivity and excess weight are some of the primary causes of metabolic syndrome. So, managing some of these aspects of your problems associated with metabolic syndrome can be controlled by making lifestyle changes.

Lose Weight

If you are overweight or obese, you might want to get rid of the extra kilos. Losing weight can help your body regain its capacity to recognise insulin, lowering the risk of the syndrome progressing to a more serious illness.

Exercise Regularly

Not only will exercise help you lose weight, but it will also keep your insulin levels in check. Several studies have shown that increased can enhance insulin sensitivity on its own. Weight loss improved blood pressure and triglyceride levels, and a lower risk of diabetes can all be aided by aerobic exercises, such as a brisk 30-minute daily walk. Experts prescribe 150 minutes of aerobic exercises every week.

Keep A Check On What You Eat

Maintain a diet in which carbs account for no more than 50% of total calories. Whole grains (complex carbs) should be used as a source of carbohydrates, such as whole-grain bread (rather than white) and brown rice (instead of white). You can acquire more dietary fibre by eating whole grain products, legumes (like beans), fruits, and vegetables. It is recommended that a person with metabolic syndrome should reduce the intake of red meat. Eat more fish instead. Reduce the intake of fats in your diet. Include only healthy fats, such as those found in canola oil, olive oil, flaxseed oil, and tree nuts, should be consumed.

(with inputs from agencies)