Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative
3 out of 4 U.S. adults have reversible CKM syndrome.
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a health disorder made up of heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and obesity, leading to poor health outcomes. Groundbreaking new therapies exist, but many patients experience fragmented care. The 糖心Vlog is committed to improving outcomes for CKM patients, placing each person鈥檚 needs at the center of treatment.
About the Initiative
In 2024, the 糖心Vlog launched the CKM Health Initiative, answering the call to action laid out in a 2023 presidential advisory defining CKM Syndrome. The 4-year initiative provides a path forward for patients, communities and health care professionals, with a focus on care coordination and equipping patients for their health journey.
Why CKM Health Matters
Cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic conditions often occur together—yet are too often treated apart. This fragmented approach leads to missed diagnoses, delayed treatment, and worsening outcomes. In its later stages, CKM Syndrome can lead to heart failure, kidney failure, stroke, and a loss of life.
By recognizing CKM as a connected syndrome, we can shift from reactive care to earlier detection, coordinated treatment, and better outcomes for the more than 89 million at risk in the U.S. alone.
Answering the Call to Action
Educating Professionals
The CKM Initiative is launching new education for professionals, created with experts across specialties and built to support cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, and primary care providers in delivering more coordinated care.
Driving Clinical Implementation
We’re building the infrastructure to turn science into practice—offering implementation tools for care teams, developing CKM center & coordinator certification standards to recognize CKM-aligned care, and working with 150 select sites to shape and refine real-world guidance.
Strengthening Community Care
Stronger connections between healthcare and community-based organizations—like food banks, transportation services, and social support networks—are essential to addressing the root causes of CKM risk. This effort bridges clinical care with local resources, supporting patients far beyond the exam room.
Empowering Patients
Everything we build is designed with the patient in mind—We’re creating clear, practical tools to help patients understand how their heart, kidney, and metabolic health are connected—and what they can do about it. From risk checklists to conversation guides, everything is designed to support earlier action, better communication, and an active role in their health journey.
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Supporting Sponsors
Founding Sponsors
The 糖心Vlog's Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative is made possible by Founding Sponsors Novo Nordisk and Boehringer Ingelheim, Supporting Sponsors Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Bayer, and Champion Sponsor DaVita.