Hypertension (high blood pressure) with type 1 and 2 can worsen them. However, it usually has no signs. In this article, Dr Navneet Agarwal, Clinical officer with BeatO, explains how hypertension and diabetes are linked.
Blood pressure higher than 140/90 must be monitored, especially if you have diabetes. High blood pressure can increase stroke and heart attack risk and is often associated with diabetes.
A normal BP is 120/80. The first number refers to systolic BP, or the highest pressure level during a heartbeat, and the second is diastolic and points to the lowest. The condition is regarded as high blood pressure or hypertension for readings 140/90 mm Hg or higher.
This includes exercise, a low-fat and low-sodium diet, and overall health management. If necessary, even by using medication. As per various studies, at least 1 out of 3 patients with type 1 diabetes were found to have hypertension.
Hypertension and diabetes usually happen because of an unhealthy diet and an inactive lifestyle. If your blood pressure exceeds the standard mark, consult your doctor to avoid complications.
These conditions can also affect your blood pressure, having a family history of heart disease, regular stress, consuming a high fat or high sodium diet, being inactive, being overweight, regularly smoking, over-consumption of alcohol and low potassium levels.
Losing weight brings down blood pressure. People with both conditions should be active at least five days a week.
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