If the blood pressure often above 120/90 mmgHg, the risk of diabetes is doubled. This is when compared with those with normal blood pressure. Thus, according to research by scientists from Brigham and Woman’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School for 10 years. The definition of high blood pressure is a measure of blood pressure above normal limits, both when we’re relaxed, especially when we’re angry or stressed in a certain period.

Diabetes increases the risk of hypertension because accumulation of sugar and cholesterol causes hardening of the arteries. The ends of blood do not flow smoothly, so the pressure rises. In addition to trigger high blood pressure, diabetes can also be a “shadow” disease for heart failure and renal dysfunction.

Immediately go to the doctor, when we suspect’s blood pressure was above normal. This examination is intended to determine the level of risk of diabetes. To prevent the risk of other serious illnesses such as heart and kidney, requested that the doctor did a routine test for patients with high blood pressure, namely:

- Urine tests to check proten levels in the urine
- Blood tests to check whether our kidneys function properly
- Cholesterol test
- EKG test to check heart health.

We also need to know that high blood pressure is not like flu illness that can be cured by swallowing the drug. Hypertension should be treated with lifestyle changes. Do routine exercises, prevent obesity, limit salt, and stop smoking.