Hypertension And Diabetes

Hypertension and diabetes are both very serious

, life threatening conditions. When the two conditions are combined, the outcome can be tragic. Unfortunately, there are more instances of hypertension among people who already have diabetes as well. When you have diabetes, and are then diagnosed with hypertension, it is essential that you keep in regular contact with your doctor, and follow his orders explicitly.

Your diabetes and your hypertension must both be controlled. Ironically, controlling the diabetes will typically help with the hypertension, and controlling the hypertension will help with the control of the diabetes. However, this is typically done with diet and exercise, in both cases. There will also be medications that your doctor will prescribe for each separate condition.

Science has shown us that the most common link between diabetes and hypertension is obesity. Therefore, it is essential that you talk with your doctor about an exercise and eating plan that is acceptable for you - and that you follow that plan to the letter. Often, getting the weight off brings both conditions under control, and in the case of hypertension, proper diet and exercise can even make the condition go away completely.

It is absolutely vital that you not view the two conditions as independent of each other - even though they actually are two separate conditions. When you reduce your blood pressure, you can avoid the serious - often fatal - risks of diabetes. There is no cure for diabetes, but your hypertension actually can be cured, as long as you make the necessary lifestyle changes - and continue living that healthier life even after your hypertension has been cured.

If you fail to control your diabetes and hypertension, you will be greatly increasing your risk of heart disease - as a result of the hypertension, and you will be greatly increasing your risks of complications from diabetes as well. Because the combination of diabetes and hypertension is so serious, the medical community has actually lowered what is considered 'normal' blood pressure for those who suffer from diabetes.

Hypertension is commonly diagnosed if your blood pressure is greater than 140/90. However, if you have diabetes, the numbers that signify hypertension have been lowered to 130/80, but if your blood pressure goes higher than 120/70, your doctor will start keeping a closer eye on it, and will likely suggest modifications in your diet and exercise.

Again, hypertension and diabetes are both very serious conditions all by themselves. But when the two exist at the same time, it becomes even more serious, and more potentially fatal. Make sure that you are getting appropriate treatment from your doctor.

by: Brent McNutt

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