What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
4. Complications
Metabolic syndrome comes with an increased risk of other diseases and complications. Many of these impact the heart and circulatory system and include hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), cardiovascular disease, and peripheral artery disease. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease may also develop.
A common complication is the development of diabetes. When this condition advances, it may put you at risk for additional health problems that include kidney disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), eye damage, and possibly the amputation of toes or limbs.
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