This list questions will provide a good starting point for a discussion with your doctor.  However, it is not a complete list.

General

• What exactly is metabolic syndrome?
• What are the health risks associated with metabolic syndrome?
• Am I at risk for metabolic syndrome?
• How do I know if I have it?  What are the symptoms?
• Are there tests for metabolic syndrome? 
• What can I do to reduce my risk of metabolic syndrome?
• If I have metabolic syndrome, what can I do about it?
• What are my treatment options?
• How will we determine if the treatment is working?
• If I have metabolic syndrome, are others in my family at risk?

Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes

• What are my risk factors for heart disease?
• Am I at risk for stroke?
• What are the warning signs of heart disease and stroke?
• What kind of physical activity is right for me?
• What is my blood pressure, and is it at a healthy level?
• What is my blood cholesterol, and is it at a healthy level?
• What can I do to lower my risk of heart disease and stroke?
• What is insulin resistance and how does that affect my risk for heart disease?
• Am I at risk for developing diabetes?
• What can I do to prevent diabetes?

Weight Control, Diet, and Physical Activity

• Do I need to lose weight?
• What is the best way for me to lose weight?
• How much weight should I lose, and how fast? What's a realistic goal for me?
• What diet guidelines should I follow?
• What should my daily calorie, fat and cholesterol intake be?
• Do I need to see a nutritionist or dietitian? If so, can you recommend one?
• Do I need to exercise to lose weight?
• What are the best types of activities for me?
• How much activity do I need to do?
• Once I lose the weight, how do I keep it off?

Cholesterol

• What do my cholesterol numbers mean?
• How often should I have my levels checked?
• How does physical activity affect my levels?
• What type of diet should I eat?
• Will I need cholesterol-lowering medicine?
• How long will it take to reach my cholesterol goals?

High Blood Pressure

• What should my blood pressure be?
• How often should my blood pressure be checked?
• What about home blood pressure monitors?
• Should I use blood pressure machines at stores?
• How does physical activity affect my blood pressure?
• What's my daily sodium (or salt) limit?

Medications

• Will you prescribe one or more medications as part of my treatment?
• What is the medicine supposed to do?
• How and when do I take it, and for how long?
• What foods, drinks, other medicines or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine?
• What are the possible side effects and what should I do if they occur?
• Is there any written information available about the medicine?
• How will I know that my medication is working?
• What are the risks of taking this medication?
• What are the risks of not taking this medication?

Smoking

• What effects does smoking have on metabolic syndrome?
• What can I do to stop the cravings? When will they stop?
• Will a nicotine patch or gum help?
• Can I take a smoking cessation medication?
• What if I slip and go back to tobacco?
• How long will it take to reduce my risk?