HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands, September 12 /PRNewswire/ --     High blood pressure is intrinsically linked to Weight Management and
Metabolic Syndrome. The International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) defines
Metabolic Syndrome as a condition consisting of central obesity (waist
circumference >94cm in men and >80cm in women) and any two of the following
four factors -:

Raised Triglyceride (TG) level

Reduced HDL cholesterol

Raised Blood Pressure

Raised Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Therefore Metabolic Syndrome is an accumulation of these cardiovascular
risk factors. The three steps required to tackle Metabolic Syndrome are
diagnosis, intervention (physical activity) and monitoring.

Effective diagnosis can be made using products such as the OMRON M10-IT
Blood Pressure Monitor and the OMRON BF500 Body Composition Monitor. The
M10-IT Blood Pressure Monitor is a fully automatic upper arm monitor with a
unique Comfort Cuff. The clinically validated IntellisenseTM technology also
senses movement or irregular pulses that can affect the reading therefore
ensuring only reliable results are displayed. The M10-IT also offers PC
connectivity.

The BF500 Body Composition Monitor is a breakthrough for all
health-oriented people who can now take their measurement with the highest
accuracy available. The professional 4-point measurement including hands and
feet will guarantee accuracy without influence from body water movement. This
monitor determines visceral fat levels (levels of fat surrounding the inner
organs), resting metabolism rate, skeletal muscle percentage, weight and Body
Mass Index (BMI).

For the intervention (physical activity) step, the OMRON HJ-720IT-E2
Walking Style PRO Step Counter is the next generation of step counters based
on well established sensor technology. This step counter can be used in
almost every situation, tracking your step count, distance walked, calories
and fat burned. The aerobic mode also recognises and analyses every increased
physical activity level. Included is a CD ROM and USB cable to assist with
downloading the step counter data to your PC.

Oliver Baumann, Product Manager for the Wellness Category at Omron
Healthcare Europe also notes that "the M10-IT and Walking style Pro use the
same PC software, thereby allowing for unique tracking capability. Linking
all three products together assists with better monitoring of the risks of
the Metabolic Syndrome."

All three OMRON products featured above when used in conjunction with
each other will enable the accurate monitoring of Metabolic Syndrome to be
carried out simply and effectively as part of a Weight Management programme.
This is also possible with other products within the Omron range including
the Omron M6 Blood Pressure Monitor and the Walking Style II Step Counter.

OMRON aspires to help people realise a healthy and comfortable life.
Today, there is a growing awareness by doctors, governments and the general
public of preventative care. OMRON's mission is to make a contribution to
prevent and treat lifestyle diseases. By working together with a doctor,
patients can monitor their own day-to-day physical conditions. Healthcare @
Home is a state of being.

http://www.omron-healthcare.com