Keeping your blood pressure well controlled is important for everyone, but is especially important for people with diabetes. High blood pressure (hypertension) increases the risk of developing heart disease and stroke, and in people with diabetes it also increases the risk of several complications of diabetes, such as feet, eye, and kidney problems. Treatment includes a change in lifestyle risk factors where these can be improved. Many people with diabetes also need to take medication to lower their blood pressure.
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