A lot of people who have been diagnosed with diabetes also have high blood pressure. Having both can make your condition even worse. Since hypertension has no symptoms or signs, it is also known as the silent killer.
High blood pressure can increase a person’s risk of developing heart diseases and stroke. These two conditions often occur to those who have diabetes.
High blood pressure can be controlled through healthy lifestyle. These include regular exercises and eating a low fat and low sodium diet. If possible, a person who has hypertension may be asked to take medication to reduce their blood pressure.
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