Can high blood sugar cause high blood pressure in type II diabetes?
Asked 3 years ago
After my last appointment, my doctor told me my blood sugar levels are high. Could this potentially cause high blood pressure?
Delmar Richards
Friday, June 10, 2022
There is a direct relationship between high blood sugar and high blood pressure in type II diabetes. However, it is not a causal relationship. High blood sugar causes sugar deposition in arterial walls, reducing the area for blood flow. Consequently, the heart has to pump faster, leading to high blood pressure.
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