What is Metabolic syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome sits within the weight management area that Hi-Doctor covers. Our doctors review your case individually — not through an algorithm — and propose a therapeutic approach when indicated.

How is Metabolic syndrome evaluated in an online consultation?

You fill in a weight management-oriented medical questionnaire (~5 min). An EU-licensed doctor reviews your clinical history, current medication, allergies and background in less than 2 hours on average. If clarifications are needed, they message you via the private chat in your account.

How long until you see results?

It depends on the case. For weight management, reasonable timelines are explained during the consultation and follow-up lives inside the private chat. The full medical record stays in an auditable thread inside your account.

Can I consult for Metabolic syndrome from Prešov?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100% online across the EU, so from Prešov you can fill in the questionnaire and receive the medical review without travelling. The electronic prescription issued by the licensed doctor is valid at any EU pharmacy under Directive 2011/24/EU; outside Spain the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

Who is a candidate for a medical weight-management programme?

Adults with BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with comorbidities (hypertension, type-2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia). The doctor reviews your history, current medication and goals before proposing any treatment. It is not a cosmetic programme.

What is the private electronic prescription and why is it valid across the EU?

The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by a licensed doctor in Spain. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose), which makes it legally recognised across all 27 EU member states. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does Hi-Doctor work step by step?

1) Fill in an online medical questionnaire in about 4 minutes. 2) The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; sexual health is €35 per consultation and a skin consultation is €40. 3) An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if appropriate, issues an electronic prescription. 4) Collect it at any EU pharmacy. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

CONDITION · Prešov

Metabolic syndrome.

A mix of central obesity and altered blood pressure and glucose.

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€25/month (billed €25 every 28 days)Full refund if a review is not approved

WEIGHT LOSS

Start in five minutes.

Answer the questionnaire. A licensed doctor reads it. You pay only if treatment is approved.

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Doctor review in less than 2 hours on average

50,000+ patients served

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A once-daily semaglutide tablet authorised for type 2 diabetes. Any use in weight management is an individual medical decision and may be off-label.

Daily tablets

€25/month

You pay for any medication separately at the pharmacy you choose. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.

HOW IT WORKS · 5 STEPS

Five steps. No waiting room.

From the online consultation to ongoing follow-up — without leaving home.

5 minutes
Start your online visit
Answer a 5-minute health questionnaire from home.
Less than 2 hours
A doctor reviews your case
A licensed doctor reviews your answers and replies personally.
Refund guarantee
Review and payment
If not approved, we refund your €25/month (billed €25 every 28 days) in full.
EU pharmacies
Collect treatment from the pharmacy
Collect it at any EU pharmacy with your e-prescription.
4-week check-in
Ongoing support
Private chat, 4-week check-in, simple prescription renewal.

WEIGHT LOSS

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome isn't addressed by a single pill. The medical plan targets weight, blood pressure, lipids and glucose in parallel.

WHAT IT IS

Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease but a cluster of alterations that often occur together: central obesity, elevated blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose and abnormal blood lipid levels.

This combination of factors significantly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. It is diagnosed when a person presents at least three of these criteria.

Managing metabolic syndrome requires addressing each component in a coordinated manner. A doctor can design a plan that considers all interactions between these factors.

HOW COMMON IT IS

A common condition in the adult population, whose prevalence increases with age and is closely linked to the rise in overweight and sedentary lifestyles.

CAUSES

Central or abdominal obesity as the main driver
Insulin resistance affecting glucose metabolism
Sedentary lifestyle and lack of regular physical activity
Diet high in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats
Genetic factors predisposing to metabolic alterations

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Targeted weight loss under medical supervision
Balanced dietary plan to improve lipid and glucose profile
Combined aerobic and strength exercise
Blood pressure control through lifestyle changes and medication if needed
Pharmacological treatment for blood glucose and lipids as assessed by the doctor
Regular monitoring of metabolic markers

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

See a doctor if you have central obesity together with high blood pressure, impaired glucose or elevated cholesterol, especially if there is a family history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

RELATED TREATMENTS

Treatments a doctor considers for Metabolic syndrome

Semaglutide

Tirzepatide

PRICING

You only pay if treatment is approved.

€25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth. One-off consultations are €35 for sexual health and €40 for dermatology.