DiabetesPosts and articles about DiabetesCommunityDoes having hypertension mean I'm at risk of insulin resistance?When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I later developed hypertension a few years after giving birth. The physici...CommunityWill I be diabetic if I develop insulin resistance from hypertension?Last year, I was diagnosed with hypertension during our annual health visit to our physician. My late father had high blood pressure due to his diabetes, so I w...AnswersAnju Mobin Why Green Bananas Are Great for DiabeticsGreen bananas are good for diabetes management, making them an excellent choice in a diet for diabetics. Read on to learn why green bananas are beneficial for d...AnswersAnju Mobin Is Melon Good for Diabetics?Yes, melons are suitable for diabetics, even though they have a high glycemic index (GI), the parameter that shows the rate at which the sugar from a particular...BlogAnju Mobin Relationship Between Pre-eclampsia & Type 1 DiabetesType 1 diabetes is a medical condition when your pancreas doesn’t make the sufficient quantity of insulin that is needed by your body. This is a very big proble...BlogAnju Mobin DASH Diet Meal Plan for Diabetics—With Vegan AlternativesDASH is the acronym for "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension." As the name suggests, it is mainly advised for people suffering from high blood pressure (hyp...BlogAnju Mobin Relationship Between Gestational Diabetes & Pre-eclampsiaPregnancy brings in several physical and mental changes in a woman's body. Even though most pregnancies are healthy, complications do occur. More so, if you wer...CommunityIs sugar free coffee creamer a safe option for type 2 diabetics?My wife absolutely loves her coffee, but I'm worried that the combination of coffee and coffee creamer might be bad for her type 2 diabetes. Is sugar free coffe...BlogAnju Mobin Relationship Between Hypertension and Type 1 DiabetesType 1 diabetes is a metabolic condition where the beta cells in your pancreas stop making insulin. As there is no insulin, your blood sugar levels increase, re...CommunityHow can I bring down high blood pressure immediately?I have been experiencing sporadic spikes in my blood pressure ever since my diabetes diagnosis. Is there any way I can bring down my blood pressure immediately ...CommunityCan I control my diabetes and high blood pressure naturally?I have Type 1 diabetes (I received my diagnosis last month). The thought of having to go to the doctor's office all the time and take all these different medica...CommunityWhat type of diabetes causes high blood pressure?My brother was diagnosed with diabetes yesterday. I'm quite worried because he is so young and I know that diabetes often causes high blood pressure. Do both ty...CommunityIs it normal to be a young diabetic with high blood pressure?I am 18 years old and I have Type 2 diabetes. After my last doctor's appointment, he noted that my blood pressure has been increasing quite quickly since my dia...CommunityCan drinking a lot of water lower blood pressure in diabetes?My mom was recently diagnosed with diabetes. The whole family is getting behind her to try and help her handle her increasingly high blood pressure. I once he...AnswersAnju Mobin How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Blood PressureHigh blood sugar levels cause widespread damage to your body, including blood vessels and organs that play a key role in maintaining your blood pressure. Let's...CommunityDoes diabetes cause hypertension?As soon as I was diagnosed with diabetes, my husband started freaking out and talking to me about hypertension. I never thought the diabetes and hypertension go...CommunityWhat does diabetes have to do with hypertension?My mom has Type 1 diabetes and hypertension. I've done a lot of research about diabetes to try and help her get through it as best she can, but I only recently ...CommunityWhat can happen to you if you have diabetes and hypertension?My father has diabetes and hypertension. He didn't tell the family about his diagnosis until about a week ago. I've been worried sick about him ever since. I'm ...CommunityIf I have diabetes will I also have hypertension?I have Type 1 diabetes. My mom and grandmother have the same condition and both of them have hypertension too. I haven't experienced any symptoms of hypertensio...CommunityIf I have diabetes will I also have hypertension?I have Type 1 diabetes and have been managing it with medication, changed diet, and a new exercise regime tailored for me. It feels like I will be able to manag...CommunityDoes having diabetes make hypertension worse?I've struggled since my teenage years with hypertension but I seem to have a pretty good handle on it these days. However, my family has a history of diabetes a...CommunityWhat foods should I avoid as a diabetic with hypertension?I have diabetes and hypertension. My mom has recommended that I follow a diet plan so that I don't make either one unnecessarily worse. Which foods should I be ...CommunityShould I be following a specific diet for diabetes and hypertension?There are so many different diets that people can follow these days- Vegan, banting, keto, vegetarian, etc. But are any of these diets safe to follow if you hav...CommunityIs there a diabetic-and-hypertension-friendly diet plan?I never really had to think about my diet before I was diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension. But now? Now I have to consider all the sugar content and carbo...CommunityWhat is a good breakfast for a diabetic with hypertension?I have both diabetes and hypertension which means I have to be really careful with my diet. I have yet to find just the right breakfast food combination that su...CommunityWhat fruits and vegetables are good for diabetics with hypertension?All I've been hearing about since my diabetes and hypertension diagnosis is how much natural sugars are in fruits and vegetables. Are there any fruits and veget...CommunityHow does type 1 diabetes cause hypertension?My father has type 1 diabetes. After his last doctor's visit, he was told that he has quite severe hypertension. Both he and I are trying to understand the corr...CommunityIs type 1 diabetes associated with hypertension?I'm doing research on type 1 diabetes and its effects on the body. My specific focus is how type 1 diabetes can cause or exacerbate other illnesses. My research...CommunityWhy is type 1 diabetes a risk factor for hypertension?My little sister has type 1 diabetes and I'm trying to learn more about it. I understand that the body attacks the insulin-producing cells in the body which mea...CommunityDoes insulin resistance cause hypertension?I am 14 years old and I have type 1 diabetes. Basically, my body attacks my insulin-producing cells and I have really high blood sugar levels all the time. Can...CommunityHow does type 2 diabetes cause hypertension?I am in my early 40s and was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have made several lifestyle changes, for example following a diet plan and exercise regi...CommunityWhy is hypertension a risk for type 2 diabetes?My mother has hypertension and was recently told by her doctor that this is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. I don't know much about diabetes so maybe t...CommunityHow can I prevent type 2 diabetes if I have hypertension?I have been struggling with hypertension ever since I had my first baby. I am quite scared because I know that hypertension is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes...CommunityDoes too little insulin cause hypertension?I have type 2 diabetes which means that my body resists insulin. I know that diabetes, in general, can cause hypertension, but is this also the case when your b...CommunityHow do I know if my type 2 diabetes will result in hypertension?I am 45 years old and have type 2 diabetes. I have changed my diet and am following a fitness routine so that I can better manage my illness. I am worried about...AnswersAnju Mobin How Does Obesity Cause Insulin Resistance?Obesity may cause insulin resistance. Fortunately, this may be overcome by reducing your weight. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas to keep your bloo...AnswersAnju Mobin Which Type of Diabetes Is Associated With Obesity?Type 2 diabetes is associated with obesity. About 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are either overweight, obese, or morbidly obese. They are at six times high...BlogAnju Mobin Does Diabetes Cause High Blood Pressure?Yes, diabetes can cause high blood pressure. Let's find out why this happens so that we can work towards overcoming these health issues or even preventing them ...CommunityWhich exercises should an old obese person avoid?Hi, I'm 56 years old and weigh 120lbs. I suffer from hypertension and diabetes, and I'm worried that I might damage my knees if I try to go running or hurt my b...CommunityCan medication for diabetes help with my obesity?I’ve recently been diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance – and I’m still in shock! My doctor has put me on Metformin which is a medication that diabetics t...CommunityHow do I remove the empty strip cartridge so I can replace it?I can't remove the empty white strip container