Treating metabolic syndrome: lifestyle change or medication?

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Anna Emili et al. Can Fam Physician. 2007 Jul.

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The effect of metformin and intensive lifestyle intervention on the metabolic syndrome: the Diabetes Prevention Program randomized trial.
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