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

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

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

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.

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.

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.