Should You Be Worried About Diabetes And Hypertension?
Though not commonly considered, there is a direct link between diabetes and hypertension. Many overlook this fact, because they believe the two to be unrelated. After all, diabetes deals with blood sugar levels and hypertension deals with blood pressure. This misconception is quite false, however. There is an easily proven, easily seen correlation between diabetes and hypertension. It is important to understand this in order to maintain your highest degree of health when faced with either or both of these conditions.
The link between them, to simply explain it, is this: when your body produces more insulin than normal, it can effect certain key points, such as blood vessels found in the kidneys. These vessels can expand with the insulin and begin to retain salt. Your kidneys can malfunction with that. Also, diabetes can cause the vessels to harden. This restricts the flow of fluids and causes blood pressure to rise, resulting in hypertension.
As shown above, having diabetes puts you at high risk for developing hypertension. Hypertension is twice as likely to occur in individuals with diabetes than those without and it will develop in over sixty percent of people with Type II diabetes.
Because of this, it is essential that you understand how to avoid hypertension. Diabetes takes enough of a toll on your body without adding these serious effects. Together, diabetes and hypertension can raise the risk for heart attack, kidney malfunction, heart failure and more. So you must learn the steps to take to avoid hypertension. Discuss this with your doctor and also note some of the basic lifestyle changes listed below:
One: lower your blood pressure with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Meat and dairy products can raise your pressure levels. Try to substitute them with a vegetarian diet. While you do not have to completely cut meat and dairy products out entirely, you should to eat them moderation.
Two: exercise. The easiest way to keep both your blood pressure down and also maintain a healthy insulin level is to exercise. Consult with your doctor to discover your healthy bodyweight and then take the steps to achieve it. Steady, daily exercise will do much for your body.
Three: medication. There are some medications available that could help keep your blood pressure in check. You must, of course, make sure that these will not combat against any other medicine you are taking. Your doctor will be able to prescribe them to you and explain just what they do.
Diabetes and hypertension are related. Yes, it is possible to have one without the other and, yes, there are certainly millions of people who do. That does not change the fact, however, that you are twice as likely to develop high blood pressure when you have diabetes.
It cannot be stressed enough that diabetes and hypertension are linked together and you it pays to do everything you can to stop them both from forming in your body. Of course, some may suggest different types of therapy, along with the lifestyle changes we mentioned above. Techniques such as color therapy are quite popular these days and have sparked much debate over their efficacy. Should you decide to try these methods to replace or compliment your other efforts, it is important to understand the way they work, and to consult with your doctor.
Paul J Johnson
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March 12th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Heart question? Should i be worried.?
Okay well here’s the story both my brothers ages 22 and 19. Have gone to the cardiologist and have been found to have heart murmurs. I am obese basically they are not, if i have a heart murmur what are my risks i am like 240 16 about 5′11". My family on both sides has a history of hypertension, heart disease, diabetes…Yah so what should i do? I am going to the cardiologist on monday.
thanks guda, i am still grossed out because i have to do an EKG …
March 13th, 2010 at 2:39 am
You shouldn’t have a heart murmur unless you do some extreme or very rigorous exercise beyond your ability. Since you said they are not obese, that probably means that they may have inherited a defective gene (they are also both boys-don’t forget testosterone) that causes those murmurs. You may or may not have inherited it but you should not worry. Your family history seems shallow, but that doesn’t mean you should be hopeless or feel that you are predetermined to have any disease. Just remember, it is genes and your lifestyle that determines what happens in the future to your health. Also, you’re going to the cardiologist, ask him any concerns since he knows way more than either of us. Hope to have helped good luck
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March 13th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Many people live all their lives with a heart murmur. My mother lived to be 89 and had a heart murmur all her adult life. In addition she had congestive heart failure due to an enlarged left ventricle. You must know your weight is working against you. Your Body Mass Index is 34.4 which is well into the obese category. (Obese starts at around 29 for a teen your age and height) Your weight is more than 99% of the teens your age weigh. Being overweight now, at your age, does not bode well for you later in life when it becomes easier to put on weight.
The following conditions can be caused by your weight. You may already have some of them.
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Type 2 diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Osteoarthritis
Sleep apnea
colon cancer
Since your brothers are not overweight you know it is possible for you to loose weight. Genetics do not necessarily mean that you are destined to be fat. Are your brothers more active than you? Do they eat different foods than you do? I am reasonably sure that being fat has not been easy for you as far as your classmates are concerned. Attracting girls, joining in organized sports such as your high school teams. You CAN correct your condition. It takes will and determination on your part and your family’s support. I wish you the best. Be good to yourself.
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