Diabetes Reset and Wellness

What Happens If You Stop Taking Your Medication?

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 19/07/2025

Thinking about stopping your medication? Learn the risks, what to do instead, and how to safely reduce medications with real strategies and expert insights.

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What Is Metabolic or Cardiometabolic Syndrome?

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 08/06/2025

Cardiometabolic Syndrome (CMS) is a cluster of health problems. These include insulin resistance, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, belly fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels. Both the World Health Organization and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology recognize CMS as a real and serious condition. It's linked to a much higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

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