Prevalence and gender distribution of the metabolic syndrome

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Authors

Anthonia Ogbera · Lagos State University

Abstract

The prevalence of the MetS in type 2DM is high in both genders and increases with age thus posing a potential high cardiovascular risk in this group of patients. The modifiable risk factors for the MetS should be a focus point in the management of subjects with type 2 DM.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Obesity and Health Practices Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome

Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. 1-1

DOI: 10.1186/1758-5996-2-1

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