Hypertension:Another symptom of Diabetes
According to research by scientists from Brigham and Woman’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School for 10 years, If the blood pressure is above 120/90 mmgHg, then the risk of diabetes would be doubled. This is when compared with those with normal blood pressure.
The definition of high blood pressure is a measure of blood pressure above normal limits, wether when we’re relaxed, or especially when we’re angry or stressed in a certain period.
Diabetes increases the risk of high blood pressure caused by the accumulation of blood sugar and cholesterol causes hardening of the arteries. As the result, the blood does not flow smoothly, so the pressure will be rise. Besides triggering high blood pressure, diabetes can also triggering heart failure and renal dysfunction.
Immediately meet your the doctor, when you feel your blood pressure is above normal level. This examination is intended to determine the level of risk of diabetes. To prevent the risk of other serious illnesses such as heart and kidney, do a routine test below:
- Urine tests to check levels in the urine proten
- Blood tests to check whether our kidneys function properly.
- Cholesterol test
- Test the EKG to check heart health.
You also need to know that high blood pressure is not a flu-like illness that can be cured by swallowing the drug. High blood pressure should be treated with lifestyle changes. Exercise regularly, prevent obesity, reduce salt, and stop smoking.
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