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    GlossaryMetabolic Syndrome

    cluster of conditions increasing heart disease, stroke, diabetes risk

    Metabolic Syndrome, also known as MetS, is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

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