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Metabolic syndrome is the cumulation of five identified factors that increase a person’s risk for cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Research has shown that the more risk factors a person has, the greater the likelihood of that person developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. To diagnose or receive the diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome, a person must exhibit at least three of the five risk factors discussed below. High Fasting Blood Sugar (Insulin Resistance) A high fasting blood sugar, also known as insulin resistance, is indicated by having a glucose level greater than or equal ...