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Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance
If you need more information relating to metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, HealthCert Education offers this short online course.
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This course introduces and defines the features and pathogenisis of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. General practitioners are uniquely placed to diagnose and manage this condition. Screening tools, medical complications and risk factors are explained together with the complexities, incidence and prevalence of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. Common features of this condition are described including abdominal (visceral) obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and microalbuminuria. Risk factors affecting the endocrine, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems are outlined as well as the relationship with coronary heart disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The role of the gut microbiome in patients with metabolic syndrome is mentioned. A case study reinforces learning. The second section focusses on environmental determinants including lifestyle choices, nutrition, physical activity and medications. Low energy and ketogenic states are detailed in addition to a change in overall dietary patterns. Referral options to dieticians and surgery are mentioned. A case study concludes this course.