“Can my blood pressure be worsening my diabetes?”
My blood pressure has been on the higher side for the last month or so. I have noticed a lot of sugar fluctuations as my pressure increases. Are the two related?
6 Answers
Moderate increases in blood pressure are not usually the cause of significant sugar fluctuations. Significant blood sugar fluctuations are more likely related to dietary intake, or emotional stress, but there are many factors which can affect blood sugar levels. It would be wise to discuss this problem with your physician.
Well yes and no, Diabetes itself will not raise blood pressure, however, that's the big one however the complications of vascular disease will harder the arteries and increase BP. Also the reason the diabetes exists; be it obesity, genetics, lack of physical activity, poor conditioning can cause the hypertension. Those that excercise viligently, eat healthy meals, don't drink coffee and alcohol to excess, keep the weight normal, and have a supportive family do well. Work is important too. This gives meaning and helps BP if it is appreciated from above and below. Paul Norwood
Many patients with diabetes mellitus have problems with their blood pressure. This feature, together with obesity, high cholesterol and gout, characterizes a condition popularly known as the 'metabolic syndrome'. Stress associated with depression, acute illness, surgery mobilizes hormones that drive up blood glucose and blood pressure. When the familiar profile for a patient's blood pressure or blood glucose is destabilized, it is usually a sign of underlying problems developing (e.g. infection) or side effects of new medications introduced. A careful evaluation by your physician will help identify the problem.
Yes. Any stress can increase your sugar. High blood pressure is also stress on body and can raise sugar
Stress can cause both increase in Blood Pressure and Blood sugars. Stress can be Physical, emotional or any Infections
They can be. Why is your BP up? It could be due to adrenaline release that will also raise blood sugar. It's usually the other way around, i.e., a rise in BS damages blood vessels and thus raises BP, but it certainly can be the other way around. See your Dr. to get your BP under control and if your BS continues to be high, adjust diabetes meds. These two and other factors also such as blood lipids all interact, and it's hard to know which comes first, "the chicken or the egg." It doesn't matter - find out why and get all the factors under control.
