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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FIG

An Asian species of flowering plants in the mulberry family known as the common fig or just the fig. Native to the Middle East and western Asia, it has been sought out and cultivated since ancient times and is now widely grown throughout the temperate world both for its fruits and as an ornamental plant. Figs are good sources of energy, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 etc, minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and manganese.

DON'T MISS THE SHOW TODAY

It is going to be educative and interesting on LIGHT TV today at 11am,when staff from LIFE FROM 30 educate the people of Ghana on Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and the secrets behind LIFE FROM 30 Organization. Don't miss antenatal clinic when pregnant. Remember to monitor your blood pressure readings before and after pregnancy.Take control of your life. You are too young to die at your age. #lifefrom30hypertensionawarenessgroup#

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