September Week 3

Metabolic Syndrome

Articles:

Progress and Challenges in Metabolic Syndrome in Children
and Adolescents – Circulation 2009

Obesity in Children and Adolescents – Peds in Review, 2005

Questions:

What is the definition of metabolic syndrome?

What are some risk factors for metabolic syndrome?

What are the definitions of “overweight” and “obese”?

What screening labs would you obtain for a patient with concern for metabolic syndrome?

What is the specific testing recommended for insulin resistance?

What does treatment consist of and what are potential barriers to treatment?