{"id":66928,"date":"2023-05-15T13:29:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T07:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=66928"},"modified":"2025-08-20T14:17:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:47:38","slug":"diabetes-and-hypertension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2023\/05\/15\/diabetes-and-hypertension\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding The Intricate Link Between Diabetes And Hypertension On World Hypertension Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes can significantly impact your body\u2019s ability to create insulin. Over long periods, diabetes can affect your blood cells and destabilize the physiological balance in your body, often leading to hypertension.<\/p>\n<p>Let us understand how diabetes can lead to hypertension.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Understanding-hypertension\">Understanding hypertension<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66933 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/diabetes-and-hypertension.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes and hypertension_Activ Living Community\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The relationship between high blood pressure and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/12\/10\/how-do-varying-blood-sugar-levels-affect-your-body\/\">high blood sugar<\/a><\/strong> is complex. Hypertension is the gradual elevation of blood pressure levels, which can strain the heart and blood vessels over time. As a result, it leads to the narrowing of blood vessels. This, in turn, raises blood pressure levels and puts additional strain on the cardiovascular system. Additionally, when the blood pressure consistently exceeds this range, it indicates hypertension.<\/p>\n<p>Hypertension is categorized into different stages based on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2023\/04\/07\/how-can-you-measure-your-systolic-and-diastolic-blood-pressure\/\">level of blood pressure readings<\/a>.<\/strong> The stages help healthcare professionals determine the severity of the condition and guide appropriate treatment strategies.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Systolic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Diastolic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><b>Normal Blood Pressure:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesser than 120 millimeters Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesser than 80 millimeters Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><b>High Blood Pressure:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 130 and 139 millimeters Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesser than 80 millimeters Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><b>Stage 1 Hypertension:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 130 and 139 millimeters Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 80 and 89 millimeters Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><b>Stage 2 Hypertension:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 140 millimeters Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 90 millimeters Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><b>Hypertensive Crisis:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher than 180 mm Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher than 120 mm Hg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Understanding-diabetes\">Understanding diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or use it properly. Insulin is a hormone that helps move glucose, or blood sugar, into cells to be used for energy. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/type-2\/symptoms\"><b>American Diabetes Association (ADA)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not everyone with diabetes will experience symptoms. If symptoms of high blood glucose levels do appear, they may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive thirst<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive hunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent need to urinate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed wound healing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person may also find that they become more susceptible to infections, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections (UTIs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thrush (fungal infection of your mouth and throat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper respiratory tract infections<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can take a fasting glucose test to help identify diabetes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-diabetes\/diagnosis\"><b>The ADA<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides the following parameters for blood glucose levels following a fasting period of at least 8 hours:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is less than 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg\/dl).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prediabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is between 100\u2013125 mg\/dl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a reading of 126 mg\/dl or above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Type 1 diabetes\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. The disease appears during childhood or adolescence but can occur later in life. Lifestyle choices may help prevent type 2 diabetes, but they cannot prevent type 1. There is currently no cure, but there are ways to manage the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Type 2 diabetes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes occurs as a result of insulin resistance. This is where body cells lose their ability to respond to insulin. The pancreas tries to compensate by producing more insulin, but the process is not sustainable. Symptoms may include frequent urination, increased thirst, and blurry vision. It can appear at any age, but it is more likely to occur <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/about\/about-type-2-diabetes.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/type2.html\"><b>after the age of 45 years<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Gestational diabetes\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational diabetes, a temporary form of diabetes when the body stops producing or responding to insulin adequately, occurs only in pregnancy, though <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/about\/gestational-diabetes.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/gestational.html\"><b>around 50%<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of females with this form go on to develop type 2 diabetes. If a routine screening shows high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, a doctor will monitor the person\u2019s condition until a few weeks after delivery. In most cases, blood sugar levels return to normal immediately after delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Analyzing-the-link-between-diabetes-and-hypertension\">Link between diabetes and hypertension<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension can have severe implications for our health. Both diabetes and hypertension go hand in hand. High blood sugar levels can worsen hypertension, while elevated blood pressure can further damage blood vessels and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/11\/23\/how-to-manage-your-diabetes-with-the-help-of-these-dos-and-donts\/\">impact diabetes management<\/a><\/strong>. Some symptoms of diabetes and hypertension include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inflammation<\/li>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<li>Excessive resistance toward insulin<\/li>\n<li>Unbearable stress<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"Can-diabetes-cause-hypertension?\">Can diabetes cause hypertension?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A diabetic person lacks the regular insulin required to digest glucose effectively. Without insulin, your body cannot absorb glucose from food and use it as energy. This results in the accumulation of glucose in your bloodstream. As a result, high sugar in your blood can harm your organs badly.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from diabetes, you can also experience hypertension because of other health problems and unhealthy habits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Genetics History:<\/strong> Evidence suggests that hypertension can increase if your family has it too! This phenomenon indicates a genetic predisposition to the condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unhealthy Diet:<\/strong> Poor dietary choices include consuming sodium and saturated fats. Sodium promotes fluid retention and narrows blood vessels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sedentary Lifestyle:<\/strong> Lack of regular physical activity and leading a passive, inactive lifestyle can contribute to hypertension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"Do-people-with-diabetes-have-higher-blood-pressure-levels?\">Do diabetics have higher blood pressure?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>More than 100 million Indian citizens have had either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2020\/09\/04\/fruits-vegetable-for-type-2-diabetes\/\"><strong>type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/a> or are at risk of developing diabetes soon enough. Almost 2 out of 3 diabetics have reported that they frequently experience symptoms of hypertension, and they take medications to lower and regulate blood pressure levels.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Possible-solutions-for-hypertension-caused-by-diabetes\">Solutions to hypertension caused by diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66935 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/relationship-between-diabetes-and-hypertension-1.jpg\" alt=\"relationship between diabetes and hypertension_Activ Living Community\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Altering your lifestyle and taking medications can go a long way in fighting diabetes and hypertension. Let us take a look:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adopt a balanced diet:<\/strong> Focus on consuming veggies, fruits, and proteins. Avoid processed foods, saturated fats, and excessive sodium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain a healthy weight: <\/strong>A healthy weight\u00a0can help lower blood pressure. Even a slight weight reduction can have significant benefits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs): <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARBs counteract hormones that cause blood vessels to constrict, lowering blood pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meditation:<\/strong> Studies have shown that practising meditation regularly can positively affect blood pressure regulation. Meditation techniques, such as deep breathing and transcendental meditation, can activate the body&#8217;s relaxation response and promote cardiovascular health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Individuals with diabetes and hypertension need to take steps to manage both conditions effectively.<\/p>\n<div class=\"key-takeaway__content-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"key-takeaway__sub-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<div class=\"key-takeaway__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension is the gradual rise of blood pressure levels, straining the heart and blood vessels over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes occurs when the body is incapable of producing or using insulin properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation, obesity, excessive resistance toward insulin, and unbearable stress are symptoms of diabetes and hypertension.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes can cause hypertension, and people with diabetes generally have hypertension. To counteract both, adopt a balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, take ARBs and meditate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned to the Activ Living Community. 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