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  • Endocrinology and Hematology
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Anemia pathophysiology

Background:

  • Metabolic syndrome (MS), characterized by obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, is a growing global health concern.
  • Anemia, resulting from iron deficiency or dysregulated iron homeostasis, leads to tissue hypoxia and is increasingly recognized in patients with MS.
  • The concept of 'rubrometabolic syndrome' unifies the roles of blood and inflammation in MS, highlighting how chronic inflammation affects iron metabolism and contributes to anemia.

Approach:

  • This review synthesizes current literature on the physiological interconnections between anemia and MS.
  • It examines how MS components, particularly chronic low-grade inflammation and obesity, influence iron metabolism and contribute to anemia.
  • The review also discusses the impact of anemia on the exacerbation of T2DM complications and challenges in managing coexisting conditions.

Key Points:

  • Chronic inflammation in MS disrupts iron homeostasis, leading to anemia and tissue hypoxia.
  • Anemia can worsen microvascular and macrovascular complications of T2DM, including neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease.
  • Anemia complicates obesity management, particularly after bariatric surgery, and interferes with diagnostic tests and medications for MS components.

Conclusions:

  • The multifaceted nature of anemia in MS presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Current anemia management strategies, such as erythropoietin-stimulating agents, may have detrimental effects, necessitating safer alternatives.
  • Effective management requires addressing the physiological links between anemia and MS to maintain hemoglobin levels and systemic balance.