Metabolic Syndrome & Primary Care

The metabolic syndrome has become a and Primary Care: Highlights practical issues involved in managing patients with the metabolic syndrome Is clearly written and illustrated Covers all aspects of the metabolic syndrome and its constituent diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes Explains the risk factors for the metabolic syndrome and how these vary among different ethnic groups Describes how to prevent and manage the metabolic syndrome by both lifestyle change and pharmacological intervention This book has been derived from the award-winning The Metabolic Syndrome. Selected chapters have been condensed and rewritten to provide accurate, easy-to-read information for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. The book has also been updated with inclusion of the latest results, e.g. from the DREAM study, and highlights practical issues involved in managing patients with the metabolic syndrome.