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How does type II diabetes result in hypertension?

How does type II diabetes result in hypertension?

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My sister with type II diabetes has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. How did this happen? How does type II diabetes result in hypertension?

Type 2 diabetes Hypertension

Elton Dalton

Monday, June 13, 2022

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Type II diabetes increases the chances of developing hypertension. Excess blood glucose levels damage the blood vessels. First, the elasticity of the blood vessels decreases and afterwards, a progressive narrowing of the arteries occurs. The narrowing of the vessels impedes blood flow and leads to hypertension.

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