10 Signs of Diabetes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Diabetes Sign #7: Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently high. Long-term high blood pressure can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease, dementia, and more.
Factors that increase the risk of hypertension include smoking, excess body weight, alcohol use, and excessive salt in the diet. Studies have observed that about 33 percent of patients with diabetes also have hypertension. Chronic diabetes that affects the kidneys can also cause hypertension.
