Hypertension & Diabetes

Up to 65% of people with diabetes also suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure. Blood pressure increases when arteries are narrowed, due to atherosclerosis or to chronically high blood glucose levels, and blood flow is restricted. The long-term stress of high blood pressure levels increases the risk of other diabetic complications such as stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetic retinopathy, and nephropathy (kidney disease).

Get more information about hypertension and how to treat it.

About Hypertension & Diabetes Do you know the stages of hypertension? Learn this and more.	Blood Pressure Questions Patients with high blood pressure should ask their doctor specific questions.
Blood Pressure Medications Here`s a rundown on the main types of drugs and how they work. Often, two or more drugs work better than one.	How is Blood Pressure Tested? Having your blood pressure tested is quick and easy. Learn how it is done here.

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by Brenda Bell

Because today's going to be a bit busy to be doing actual art (and because I just saw STAR TREK: Into Darkness yesterday), I'm going to take the Diabetes Blog Week wildcard: "Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, etc etc etc. The sky is the limit — what...

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