Can lowering blood sugar treat hypertension in type 2 diabetes?

Does glucose increase or decrease blood pressure in type II diabetes?

I have type II diabetes and am getting concerned about developing hypertension. Does glucose increase or decrease blood pressure in type II diabetes?

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Do Calcium Channel Blockers Raise Blood Sugar?

Learn about calcium channel blockers, their effect on blood sugar, and who should avoid taking them altogether.

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Does Diabetes Cause High Blood Pressure?

It's bad enough to be diagnosed with diabetes, but most diabetics find that they have high blood pressure too. Find out why this happens and how to overcome it.

Does a short-term dose of metformin help to reduce blood pressure?

My sister has uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, and I’m worried she may also be hypertensive. I advised her to seek treatment before developing diabetic complications, as she complains a lot about be

What are the complications of hypertension in type 2 diabetics?

I have type 2 diabetes and was recently told by my doctor that I have hypertension too. What are the potential complications of this?

Can unwanted weight gain from metformin increase blood pressure?

I’m on metformin for my type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). I have gained some weight since taking it, and I’m concerned that this will increase my blood pressure and possibly result in hypertension

Can insulin raise the heart rate in overweight diabetes patients?

I am overweight and have type 2 diabetes, and I’m worried that I am injecting too much insulin. I experience heart palpitations, and continuous heart flutters quite often after the injection. Is

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Hypertension: Risk Factors, Types, and More

Hypertension is termed "a silent killer" because it goes undetected in many people. Understanding the causes of high blood pressure can help reduce the risks.

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The Effect of Anxiety on Blood Pressure

People with hypertension often have anxiety disorders. Here are some effective hypertension management techniques to relieve stress-induced hypertension.

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Which Type of Diabetes Is Associated With Obesity?

About 90% of people with diabetes are either overweight or obese. Learn about which type of diabetes associated with obesity and how.

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Is Blood Pressure the Same as Blood Sugar?

Although "blood pressure" and "blood sugar" sound similar, they are very different from each other. Learn more about their relationship here.

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Can You Be Obese and Healthy?

Can you be healthy & obese? Is there anything called healthy overweight? Although the diagnostic criterion remains controversial to date, such people do exist!

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Relationship Between Hypertension and Type 1 Diabetes

Learn about the connection between hypertension and type 1 diabetes, how type 1 diabetes may cause hypertension, and how to treat both of these conditions.

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How Beta Blockers Affect Blood Sugar

Beta blockers are used to treat high blood pressure. Learn about their effect on blood sugar, their safety and side effects, and who should avoid them here.