hypertension Archives - Diabetes Care Community

Why the hype about diabetes and hypertension?

Dr. Maureen Clement February 17, 2017 Management, Managing complications

Hypertension or high blood pressure - what is it? And why is it important to recognize and treat hypertension in people with diabetes?

Medications for high blood pressure

Freda Leung October 19, 2016 Other medications

Hypertension is best managed as a triad of healthy eating, increased activities and medications.

Hypertension and its link to stress

Cheryl Harris-Taylor March 13, 2016 Emotional Support, Managing 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.

Diabetes and high blood pressure

Diabetes Care February 11, 2015 Management, Managing complications

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.

Hypertension and diabetes

Lori Berard April 1, 2012 Managing complications, Monitoring, Other monitoring

Over the past few weeks, you have been able to read about hypertension high blood pressure. There is no doubt that for everyone, proper control of blood pressure is key to preventing heart attack and stroke.

Self-monitoring your blood pressure

Diabetes Care February 13, 2012 Monitoring, Other monitoring

High blood pressure also called hypertension increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Its important to keep blood pressure within diabetes management targets.