Metabolic Syndrome(MetS)
Definition
A cluster of 5 interrelated conditions — elevated waist circumference, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high fasting glucose — that together increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by 2x and type 2 diabetes by 5x. A diagnosis requires meeting 3 of the 5 criteria. CGMs can detect the glucose-related components of metabolic syndrome early by revealing fasting glucose trends and postmeal spikes that precede an abnormal A1C result.
Why “Metabolic Syndrome” Matters for Glucose Monitoring
Understanding metabolic syndrome is essential for anyone using or evaluating a continuous glucose monitor. This concept directly affects how CGM devices are designed, how glucose data is interpreted, and how clinical decisions about blood sugar management are made.
This term is particularly relevant to 2 CGM products in our database. Understanding MetS helps you compare devices more effectively and choose the right continuous glucose monitor for your specific needs.
Related Terms
A metabolic condition in which the body's cells respond poorly to the hormone insulin, forcing the pancreas to produce progressively larger amounts to maintain normal blood glucose levels.
Hemoglobin A1C is a blood test that measures the percentage of hemoglobin proteins coated with sugar, reflecting average blood glucose levels over the previous 2 to 3 months.
The magnitude and frequency of blood glucose fluctuations over a defined period.
Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance, calculated as fasting insulin (μU/mL) multiplied by fasting glucose (mg/dL) divided by 405.