Metabolic syndrome as the main risk factor associated with the development of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and cardiovascular pathologies

Abstract

The objective of this study is to gather information that corroborates that metabolic syndrome acts as the main risk factor associated with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. An integrative review, carried out between the months of August and December 2023, using the digital library Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), the Virtual Health Library (VHL) and PUBMED in the databases using the Boolean operators: AND and OR. The results were obtained through management with the Rayyan 16 QCRI application and were structured in PRISMA flowcharts. With the search in the databases, 223 articles were found, of which 37 were selected for reading and, according to the objective of the present work, 23 articles were included in the research. In the studies observed, it is concluded that to prevent metabolic syndrome it is essential to adopt a healthy lifestyle, weight control, regular physical activity and frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels and regularly consult a health professional to adjust treatment. and ensure adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures.