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Can lowering blood sugar treat hypertension in type 2 diabetes?

Can lowering blood sugar treat hypertension in type 2 diabetes?

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I have been struggling with hypertension and type 2 diabetes for years now. Can lowering my blood sugar levels help?

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Rey Stafford

Saturday, June 04, 2022

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Yes, there is a direct relationship between hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Sugar can cause widespread damage to tissues and organs that help maintain healthy blood pressure. When you reduce your sugar, especially processed sugar, you also reduce the risk of hypertension. 

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