How is the metabolic syndrome treated?
The key to tackling the metabolic syndrome lies in a better understanding and early diagnosis and treatment of the metabolic syndrome. While no single treatment for the metabolic syndrome as a whole yet exists, we know that lifestyle changes form the underlying strategy of treatment. Once a diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome is made, the future management of the condition should be aggressive and uncompromising in its aim to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Patients should undergo a full cardiovascular risk assessment (including smoking status) in conjunction with the following: Primary intervention IDF recommends that primary management for the metabolic syndrome is healthy lifestyle promotion.
