Diabetes Reset and Wellness

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.