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Metabolic Syndrome (cont.)

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When to Seek Medical Care

If you have any of the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome, or if you are at risk for any of the components of metabolic syndrome, you should discuss this with your health care practitioner. Similarly, if you have a strong family history of heart disease, stroke, early cardiac death, obesity and/or diabetes, you should seek medical advice.

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