W syndrome is an insulin metabolic problem that causes weight gain, especially around the midsection, and can lead to health risks such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Women in their 40s, especially of Asian, Middle Eastern, or Hispanic descent, are more susceptible. A healthy diet, exercise, and early diagnosis are key to managing insulin resistance. Prescription drugs such as Metformin can also help.
Millions of women, especially in their 40s, are noticing fat accumulation around their mid or belly button weight gain, despite boosting exercise routines and never-ending dieting. W syndrome is an insulin metabolic problem that can cause this type of weight gain.
Insulin is a powerful hormone. It normally derives things like amino acids from proteins and delivers them to muscle cells and fatty acids to fat cells. It then stores excess glucose, or blood sugar, in the liver and fat cells. When the body needs energy, insulin moves glucose to the appropriate areas of the body. W syndrome is insulin resistance, or hyperinsulinemia, which means that cells reject that insulin. The body responds to the demand for more energy by releasing more insulin to compensate. This insulin then builds up in the bloodstream.
This persistent buildup of insulin could lead to increased health risks. For a while, insulin levels may be elevated, but blood glucose levels may remain within normal limits. However, this excess insulin can cause cardiovascular problems.
Eventually, glucose levels will rise, causing an increased risk for what has come to be known as Syndrome X, a set of metabolic abnormalities that greatly increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack and stroke. People with this syndrome may also have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and some forms of cancer.
For many, metabolic changes begin to occur around middle age, making the body more vulnerable to W syndrome. Women, especially of Asian, Middle Eastern or Hispanic descent, are more susceptible to this problem. Polycystic ovary syndrome also increases your risks. Heredity and obesity have also been linked to W syndrome, although thin people can also suffer from this syndrome.
Exercise and a healthy diet are the pillars of a healthy lifestyle. Eating well and maintaining an active lifestyle can help prevent insulin resistance and its complications. Early diagnosis and an appropriate multifaceted treatment program can help manage insulin. Warning signs include blood pressure changes, cholesterol balance abnormalities, and noticeable weight gain around the middle. Diagnosis includes blood tests and determination of changes in body weight distribution. This apple body shape means that there is more fat around the internal organs, which causes greater health risks.
Many people with W syndrome benefit from a low glycemic index diet. This is where carbohydrates are ranked by how much they raise blood sugar to avoid insulin spikes. Watching your intake of hydrogenated fats, often found in things like crackers, cookies and pastries, can help reduce insulin insensitivity.
If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, it’s best to consult a medical professional. There are prescription drugs that can help. The prescription drug Metformin, for example, may be an option. It helps the body restore proper insulin response and reduces the amount the body stores to counter the insulin resistance routine of W syndrome.
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