It’s worth noting here that high blood pressure itself can also cause kidney disease, making this a vicious cycle.
What is a healthy blood pressure if you have diabetes?
The American Diabetes Association recommends a blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or less for people with diabetes and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. If you have diabetes and a blood pressure anywhere above 120/80, it’s never too early to start making changes.
If you have diabetes and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above, then you’ll probably need to take high blood pressure medications to drop your blood pressure back to healthy levels.
Quiz: Am I at risk for high blood pressure?
Six tips to naturally lower your blood pressure if you have diabetes
If you have diabetes and notice your blood pressure creeping up, there are several steps you can take to help lower it. Lifestyle changes can work wonders for improving blood pressure and your overall health. These changes can lower high blood pressure and help prevent it in the first place.
Here are some tips for where to start.
