It has been known for some time that the incidence
of high blood pressure is
higher in people with diabetes. An important study³
showed that amongst
patients with both diabetes and high blood pressure,
control of blood
pressure was crucial in the management of diabetes.
More and more, physicians are asking patients
with hypertension - high blood
pressure - to test themselves at home to catch
what could be early signs of
an impending heart attack or stroke. Clinical
studies have shown that
detection and treatment of hypertension is improved
when patients both
consult their physicians and monitor their own
blood pressure at home.
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