HypertensionPosts and articles about HypertensionCommunityDoes 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...CommunityWill I get hypertension if there's a family history of atherosclerosis?I’ve heard that you are more likely to get high blood pressure if your parents had it. My mother had atherosclerosis, which developed from hyperinsulinemia, and...CommunityDo low calcium diets cause hypertension for type 2 diabetes patients?I’m looking after my sister, and I want to help her manage her type 2 diabetes. She’s very stubborn and prefers to do things herself. So I am doing research on ...CommunityDoes taking AGIs and insulin increase the risk of hypertension?My doctor prescribed me alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) to control my type 2 diabetes. This is because my blood glucose tends to spike after meals. Would ta...CommunityIs metformin effective for non-diabetic hypertensive patients?My brother is hypertensive and moderately obese. I’m afraid he might be at risk of developing diabetes if we don't find a quick way to manage his hypertension a...CommunityDoes 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 complicatio...CommunityCan 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 ...CommunityCan you combine Metformin with hypertension medication?My husband has type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and his blood pressure is constantly high. He is currently on medication to control his hypertension. I’m worried...CommunityDoes insulin cause blood pressure to rise in overweight patients?My father is a type 2 diabetes patient and is a bit overweight. His doctor said that he might have to start taking insulin to help manage his symptoms. I'm a bi...CommunityCan insulin make obese patients unresponsive to antihypertensive drugs?My daughter was put on treatment for overweight diabetes and hypertension. Her doctor suggested the antihypertension because she is at risk of developing cardio...CommunityHow long should heart palpitations last after taking insulin?My son says his heart rate increases after taking his insulin. He thinks it might just be his anxiety because he doesn’t like needles, but I’m worried that isn’...CommunityDoes insulin cause the heart to flutter immediately after injection?I’ve just started using insulin to help manage my diabetes symptoms and help control my glucose levels. I have type 2 diabetes and the oral medication that I’ve...CommunityCan 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 q...CommunityCan insulin injection cause heart failure if I have insulin sensitivity?I’ve transitioned to using insulin to help control my diabetes and have been experiencing heart flutters and a fast heartbeat that isn’t caused by physical acti...CommunityAre type 1 diabetics at risk of developing metabolic syndrome?My mom has type 1 diabetes and drinks a lot of coffee with creamer. Is she at risk of developing syndrome?CommunityHow many cups of coffee per day increase the risk of metabolic syndrome?I drink up to 4 cups of coffee per day. Since I have type 1 diabetes, could this possibly increase the risk of metabolic syndrome?CommunityHow long should you wait to take hypertension medication after drinking caffeine?I was prescribed hypertension medication recently. How long should I wait to take my hypertension medication after drinking coffee?CommunityCan drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks increase blood pressure immediately?I was recently told by my doctor that I have hypertension and high blood pressure. Does drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks raise blood pressure immediately?CommunityDoes caffeine affect the efficacy of beta blockers?I take beta blockers to help with my blood pressure and hypertension. Does drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks affect the efficacy of beta blockers?CommunityWill quitting coffee affect hypertension by lowering blood pressure?I struggle with hypertension. If I stop drinking coffee, will this lower my blood pressure?CommunityDo you have resistant hypertension if you can't lower blood pressure?I can't seem to lower my blood pressure even when using diuretic medication. Does this mean I have resistant hypertension?CommunityCan you get a stroke if you have resistant hypertension?I'm very worried about my health, specifically my resistant hypertension. Can you get a stroke if you have resistant hypertension?CommunityWhich blood pressure ranges are considered as resistant hypertension?After being diagnosed with hypertension, my mom has been very paranoid about her health. Which blood pressure ranges are considered as resistant hypertension?CommunityWhat are the underlying causes of resistant hypertension?I have diabetes and I'm scared I could develop resistant hypertension. What are the underlying causes of resistant hypertension?CommunityShould you increase uptake of water when taking diuretics?I've started taking diuretics to help with my resistant hypertension. Should I increase my uptake of water when I take my medication?CommunityDoes apple cider vinegar have natural diuretic properties?Because of my resistant hypertension, I need to take diuretics. Does apple cider vinegar have natural diuretic properties?CommunityWhich foods are natural diuretics for resistant hypertension?I like to take natural medication as opposed to something from the pharmacy. Since I have resistant hypertension, which foods are natural diuretics?CommunityWhich resistant hypertension patients should not take diuretics?I am researching resistant hypertension and diuretics. Which resistant hypertension patients should not take diuretics?CommunityAre loop diuretics better than thiazides?I have resistant hypertension and need to look at using diuretics. Are loop diuretics better than thiazides?CommunityWhich drugs work best for resistant hypertension?I need to be put on medication so I can manage my resistant hypertension. Which drugs work best?CommunityWhy is spironolactone used for resistant hypertension?My doctor gave me a prescription for spironolactone for my resistant hypertension. Why is this medication used to treat spironolactone?CommunityHow quickly does spironolactone lower blood pressure?I want to start using spironolactone to help lower my high blood pressure caused by resistant hypertension. How quickly does spironolactone lower blood pressure...CommunityWhat drugs should not be taken with spironolactone?My doctor prescribed spironolactone for my resistant hypertension. Which drugs should not be taken with spironolactone?CommunityWhat are the side effects of spironolactone on women?I'm meant to start taking spironolactone to help with my resistant hypertension. Does spironolactone have side effects for women?AnswersStaff WriterDo Calcium Channel Blockers Raise Blood Sugar?Calcium plays a vital role in the regulation of blood pressure as it constricts the blood vessels and forces the heart to squeeze harder to get blood around the...AnswersAnju Mobin Is Blood Pressure the Same as Blood Sugar?The terms "blood sugar" and "blood pressure" may seem confusing to some people, but is blood pressure the same as blood sugar? No, they are not! Though they may...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...BlogAnju Mobin How Beta Blockers Affect Blood SugarBeta blockers are drugs used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, and anxiety. They are often used to reduce stress on ...BlogAnju Mobin Can Hypoglycemia Cause Hypertension?Hypoglycemia is a medical term for lower-than-normal blood sugar levels, whereas hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. While they may seem l...CommunityWhat exercises should be avoided with high blood pressure?Hi, what are the do's and don't's when it comes to exercising with high blood pressure? I am an obese person who wants to lose weight, but I'm concerned that I ...CommunityCan an obese person get fit with high blood pressure?Is it safe for me to exercise, lose weight, and regain my fitness if I have hypertension? What is the fastest way to lower my blood pressure if it happens while...CommunityHow can a person with high blood pressure lose weight?Hi, which exercises should be avoided with high blood pressure?CommunityWhich weight loss pills are safe for high blood pressure? Hey everyone, I learned that I could take pills for weight loss, but I have hypertension. Would this still be safe? BlogAnju Mobin How Caffeine Affects Your Blood PressureThe effect of caffeine on your blood pressure is a long-standing controversy, which is all the more true for people who have high blood pressure (BP). As the an...BlogAnju Mobin Hypertension: Risk Factors, Types, and MoreThe measurement of the force of blood pushing against the arterial walls (blood vessels) when the heart pumps blood is termed "blood pressure." Hypertension, or...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...AnswersAnju Mobin The 4 Stages of HypertensionBlood pressure is the pressure of the circulating blood against the large arteries that results from the pumping of the heart. It is used to measure the heart’s...CommunityDoes type II diabetes and hypertension cause coronary heart disease?I have type II diabetes and hypertension. Does this have the potential to become coronary heart disease?CommunityWhat is the link between glucose overload and hypertension in type II diabetes?I have hypertension as a result of my type II diabetes. What is the link between glucose overload and hypertension in type II diabetes?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...CommunityCan I drink alcohol if I have type II diabetes and hypertension?I love enjoying a cocktail or two with my girlfriends, but now I have type II diabetes and hypertension. Can I still drink alcohol despite my diagnosis?CommunityWhat drinks should I avoid with type II hypertensive diabetes?I used to have a smoothie every morning for my breakfast, coffee during the day, and a couple of glasses of wine during the week before my type II hypertensive ...CommunityIs there a food plan/chart for type II hypertensive diabetes?My son was recently diagnosed with type II diabetes and hypertension. Is there a food plan/chart that he should be following in order to keep him as healthy as ...CommunityWill the DASH eating plan help my type II diabetes and hypertension?I have heard a little bit about how the DASH eating plan helps with hypertension. I want to know if I can follow this eating plan if I also have type II diabete...CommunityWhich foods will make my type II diabetes and hypertension worse?My mom and I need to tailor her diet so that she can keep her type II diabetes and hypertension in check. Which foods should she be avoiding? Thanks!CommunityDoes insulin resistance in type II diabetes cause hypertension?I have type II diabetes which means that I have insulin resistance. Does this mean that I could also develop hypertension?CommunityCan type II diabetes and hyperglycemia cause hypertension?My type II diabetes means I also have hyperglycemia. Can this result in hypertension?CommunityDoes obesity and type II diabetes cause hypertension?I have type II diabetes and I've struggled with being obese for most of my adult life. I need to know if these two health complications could cause hypertension...CommunityCan hyperlipidemia and type II diabetes cause hypertension?I have hyperlipidemia and type II diabetes which were both diagnosed in a single doctor's appointment. Could this potentially result in hypertension?CommunityWhat 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?CommunityHow does type II diabetes result in hypertension?My sister with type II diabetes has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. How did this happen? How does type II diabetes result in hypertension?CommunityHow does oxidative stress in type II diabetes result in hypertension?In my teens I lead a very poor lifestyle of smoking, eating unhealthily, and barely exercising. This later led to type II diabetes and oxidative stress. How exa...CommunityCan hypertension in type II diabetes result in a stroke?I have hypertension and type II diabetes. Can this result in a stroke? I'm quite scared for my health...CommunityWhat are the microvascular complications of hypertension in type II diabetics?My doctor told me in my last regular checkup that I have type II diabetes and hypertension. What are the microvascular complications of this?CommunityDoes 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?CommunityWhy do high glucose levels in type II diabetes cause heart palpitations?I have type II diabetes and I have high glucose levels. Throughout the day I feel heart palpitations which make me feel scared and nervous. Why do high glucose ...CommunityCan lowering blood sugar treat hypertension in type 2 diabetes?I have been struggling with hypertension and type 2 diabetes for years now. Can lowering my blood sugar levels help?CommunityCan high blood sugar cause high blood pressure in type II diabetes?After my last appointment, my doctor told me my blood sugar levels are high. Could this potentially cause high blood pressure?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...BlogAnju Mobin How Obesity Causes High Blood PressureObesity is a pandemic that has hit across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 167 million people will be overweight or obese by...BlogAnju Mobin The Effect of Anxiety on Blood PressureThe total number of adults with hypertension is expected to reach a whopping 1.56 billion worldwide by 2025 (1). While the different stages of hypertension, or ...