Metabolic syndrome: diagnosis and treatment

Authors

  • Daniele Q. Fucciolo Penalva Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v87i4p245-250

Keywords:

Obesity, Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Insulin resistance.

Abstract

The metabolic syndrome is defined as a group of risk factors that contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Central obesity and insulin resistance may play a role in the genesis of this syndrome. The main objective of the treatmentis to lose weight by promoting lifestyle changes.

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Author Biography

  • Daniele Q. Fucciolo Penalva, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas
    Residência em Endocrinologia, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Doutorado pelo Departamento de Clínica Médica em 2007.

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Published

2008-12-18

Issue

Vol. 87 No. 4 (2008)

Section

Learning

How to Cite

Penalva, D. Q. F. (2008). Metabolic syndrome: diagnosis and treatment. Revista De Medicina, 87(4), 245-250. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v87i4p245-250