Is There a Relationship Between Hypertension and Diabetes?
An acquaintance mentioned that she learned she has type 2 diabetes in spite of never noticing any symptoms. Often, a person will find an increased frequency of urination, lethargy or feeling thirsty.
If not for the blood test her doctor ordered as part of her regular physical examination, it is difficult to say when she would have realized she even had diabetes.
The diagnosing physician was concerned, as was I, given the fact that my friend had been living with hypertension for a couple of years.
The cause for concern is simple – over two thirds of patients with diabetes also have high hypertension.
There are two types of diabetes (a disorder where the body is unable to process sugar appropriately). Type one diabetes is a condition where the body produces no insulin on its own and daily injections are required.
Type two diabetes affects over 90% of the 5-10 million diabetes sufferers out there. The body produces insulin but insufficiently and blood sugar isn’t processed in the correct way.
The number one cause of kidney failure is diabetes. The number six cause of heart failure is diabetes. This is because the unprocessed sugars attack the bodies tissues which include heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.
Both diabetes and hypertension share another commonality – many people with either disease suffer no symptoms and their bodies are sometimes under attack for years before real damage can be seen.
Adding another serious health problem – like high blood pressure and the odds of suffering a heart attack or stroke increase significantly.
Medication is necessary for many people suffering with diabetes. But there are some things that can be done to help prevent or stall the negative effects. Maintain a healthy weight and exercise on a regular basis. Also, do not over indulge in alcohol.
This will also help alleviate high blood pressure symptoms.
I especially recommend my all natural High Blood Pressure program for anyone suffering from high or low blood pressure.
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