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People with diabetes are at risk of high blood pressure. That's why it’s important to know your blood pressure targets and strive to reach them.

You may have heard that there is a connection between diabetes and cardiovascular (heart) disease. This expert blog describes the various types of heart disease, why there is a connection with diabetes and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Hypertension or high blood pressure - what is it? And why is it important to recognize and treat hypertension in people with diabetes?

Borderline diabetes is a condition that can develop before type 2 diabetes. It is also known as prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose or glucose intolerance.

Hypertension is best managed as a triad of healthy eating, increased activities and medications.

As you have read in previous blogs, hypertension or high blood pressure can contribute to diabetes complications. One factor that can cause hypertension is stress.

Should they continue taking their diabetes medications or what food they should eat when they are unable to eat their usual meals?