Warning and Prevention
Those who have a blood pressure reading of 140/90 and higher should see their doctor as soon as possible to discuss possible treatment.
Lifestyle factor is often the best way to lower ones risk of high blood pressure and maintain a healthy blood pressure level. There are evidences that show that controlling the blood pressure in people who have diabetes can help to minimize the risk of diabetes complications.
A study done on people with diabetes in the UK found that participants who have well-controlled diabetes had a significantly lower risk of fatality as a result of the complications of diabetes and hypertension and both.
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