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.