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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of metabolic syndrome include monitoring lipid levels every 6 weeks, serum aminotransferase and CK levels every 6 months. BP, blood glucose, and HbA1c should be checked every 3 months.

Secondary Prevention

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of metabolic syndrome include

• Monitoring lipid levels every 6 weeks until target levels are achieved and, once stable, every 6 months.
• Serum aminotransferase and CK levels should be measured before initiating statins, fibrates, ezetimibe, or niacin. They should be rechecked each time the medication dose is adjusted and monitored every 6 months once the dose is stable.
• BP, blood glucose, and HbA1c should be checked every 3 months.
• Waist circumference and BMI should be measured every month.