HOW CLOSE IS DIABETES TO HYPERTENSION?

People with diabetes are more likely to also have high blood pressure.High blood pressure can increase the risk of diabetes complications such as diabetic eye and kidney problems.Diabetes also affects the arteries making them more likely to develop atherosclerosis,or narrowing of the arteries.Atherosclerosis will eventually cause high blood pressure,which if not treated,can lead to blood vessel damage,stroke,heart failure,heart attack or even kidney failure.So it is always advisable to manage your blood pressure as part of your overall diabetes care plan ,When did you check your blood glucose and your blood pressure?

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF HWENTIA

Hwentia has a wide range of biological and anti microbial activities. It is used for the treatment of cough, convulsions, inflammations, high blood pressure, asthma, cancer, rheumatism, dysentery, constipation, epilepsy, dermatosis, headache etc and these are attributed to the wide variety of secondary metabolites in its plant. It gives a good flavoring to soup, stews and even porridges. It can be crushed, grounded or used in whole and removed from foods after cooking and about to be served.

EFFECTS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ON THE EYE.

Tiny delicate blood vessels supply blood to your eyes. Like other vessels, they too can be damaged by high blood pressure. High blood pressure can damage the vessels supplying blood to your retina, causing retinopathy. This condition can lead to bleeding in the eye, blurred vision and complete loss of vision. If you also have both diabetes and high blood pressure you are at an even greater risk. Monitor your blood pressure today.

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