“Can diabetes lead to high blood pressure?”
I am a 20 year old male. I wonder can diabetes lead to high blood pressure?
5 Answers
CardiologistCardiologist
Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to kidney problems and that can subsequently cause high blood pressure. Diabetes also affects small vessels in the body, which can also contribute to hypertension.
No, but many patients who are diabetic develop high blood pressure. It should be treated early.
When uncontrolled, the autonomic nervous system is activated as well as various hormonal systems. This causes the blood pressure to rise.
Edward N. Smolar, MD
Edward N. Smolar, MD
Diabetes is only a hormone insulin deficiency. You need to properly replace it by insulin under the supervision of an Endocrinologist. It itself doesn’t cause any other problems.
Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus can lead to cardiovascular complications and high blood pressure.
