| Topic: | diabetes (dm) |
| Title: | Diagnosing and Managing the Metabolic Syndrome in Adults, Children, and Adolescents. |
| Author: | Unger, J. |
| Source: | IN: Unger, J. Diabetes Management in Primary Care. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2007. p. 43-87. |
| Availability: | Available from Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 530 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621. Phone: 1-800-638-3030. Website: http://www.lww.com. Price: $54.95. |
| Abstract: | The term “metabolic syndrome” refers to a clustering of specific cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors whose underlying pathophysiology is believed to be related to insulin resistance. This chapter about diagnosing and managing metabolic syndrome in adults, children, and adolescents is from a textbook that offers primary care physicians evidence-based guidelines for evaluating and treating all patients with diabetes. In this chapter, the author briefly reviews the history of understanding metabolic syndrome, including its epidemiology, and then covers the risk factors; the role of obesity; treatments that focus on behavioral and lifestyle interventions; drug therapy, particularly for risk reduction intervention; the role of primary care physicians; and the importance of early recognition of symptoms and aggressive behavioral intervention. The author concludes by reiterating that health care providers should screen all at-risk children and adolescents for components of metabolic syndrome while promoting healthy lifestyle interventions with both the parents and the patient. The chapter includes a list of “take-home points” that summarize the concepts discussed, as well as case reports that illustrate the topics covered. 6 figures. 16 tables. 118 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Patient Care Management. Diagnosis. Diagnostic Tests. Risk Factors. Symptoms. Therapy. Metabolic Syndrome. |
| Minor Keywords: | Patient Compliance. Behavior Modification. Lifestyle. Complications. Professional-Patient Relations. Obesity. Cardiovascular Diseases. Children. Adolescents. Drug Therapy. Adults. |
| Publication Number: | DMBK13000. |
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