Public education is key!

Recognizing risk factors and dealing with them is important,

Recognizing clusters of risk factors is important, i.e, when some of the factors are recognized others should be investigated. 

Using the correct drugs to treat the various risk factors is important.

  ACEI or ARB

  TZD’s or Glitazars

  Metformin

  Statins with or without fibric acid derivatives

Treating  to goal.

Smoking cessation.