Metabolic syndrome seems to be a condition that many people have, but no one knows very much about. It's also debated by the experts -- not all doctors agree that metabolic syndrome should be viewed as a distinct condition. Metabolic syndrome is not a disease in itself. Instead, it's a group of risk factors -- high blood pressure high blood sugar unhealthy cholesterol levels and abdominal fat Metabolic syndrome includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. The syndrome increases a person's risk of heart attack and stroke.Aside from a large waist circumference, most of the disorders associated with metabolic syndrome have no symptoms.Weight loss, exercise, a healthy diet and smoking cessation can help. Medication may also be prescribed.