Everything you need to know about diabetes and high blood pressure. Includes information about high blood pressure medications and eating tips like ways to cut back on salt.
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What is borderline diabetes?
Borderline diabetes is a condition that can develop before type 2 diabetes. It is also known as prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose or glucose intolerance.
Blood pressure targets for people with diabetes
People with diabetes are at risk of high blood pressure. That’s why it’s important to know your blood pressure targets and strive to reach them.
What is the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
You may have heard that there is a connection between diabetes and cardiovascular (heart) disease. This expert blog describes the various types of heart disease, why there is a connection with diabetes and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
Hypertension and its link to stress
As you have read in previous blogs, hypertension or high blood pressure can contribute to diabetes complications. One factor that can cause hypertension is stress.
Why the hype about diabetes and hypertension?
Hypertension or high blood pressure – what is it? And why is it important to recognize and treat hypertension in people with diabetes?