Is your BP high
Unfortunately, high blood pressure does not have any major symptoms, which is why it is critical to get tested regularly. The American Heart Association (AHA) has set the following benchmarks for BP levels:
- Normal: 120/80
- Elevated: 130/80
- Hypertension: 130-139/89-90
- Critical Hypertension: 180/120
Diabetes causes
Like BP, diabetes is often a result of poor lifestyle choices. Sedentary living, unhealthy diets, and high-stress lifestyles combine to trigger a condition known as insulin resistance. This is when your body either produces insufficient insulin or the insulin produced doesn’t have the necessary effect, i.e. glucose from food is unable to enter the cells and accumulates in the bloodstream. Over time this high blood sugar level (BSL) damages almost every organ in the body.
Diabetes–hypertension connection
High blood sugar, over time, leads to a build-up of plaque, caused by high LDL cholesterol, on the walls of the arteries. This effectively narrows the blood vessels and hardens the arteries, forcing the heart to pump harder, voila: High Blood Pressure.
Complications
The combination of high BP and diabetes increases the risk of heart damage, kidney disease and other serious issues, including
- Vision problems: diabetic retinopathy
- Kidney damage, leading eventually to the need for dialysis or transplant
- Heart attack
- Stroke
Stop smoking
Smoking tobacco increases plaque build-up leading to BP. It also constricts blood vessels temporarily. Over time this becomes permanent.
Stop smoking
Smoking tobacco increases plaque build-up leading to BP. It also constricts blood vessels temporarily. Over time this becomes permanent.
Reduce alcohol consumption
Alcohol is high in calories. It triggers weight increase, causes thickening of arterial walls, and high BP. If you must keep it to a minimum or, even better, switch to sparkling water
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