What Is Metabolic Syndrome? How To Check For It.

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses the link between antipsychotic medications and metabolic syndrome, a set of risk factors increasing the likelihood of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. She explains the five risk factors, including waist circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose. The video also covers how to detect and monitor these factors, the role of obesity and antipsychotic medications in metabolic syndrome, and strategies to manage weight gain and improve health outcomes.

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