Untreated or uncontrolled diabetes leads to chronic high blood sugar. When excess sugar circulates through the blood, it damages the small blood vessels. When blood vessels are damaged, they become stiff and narrow, eventually leading to high blood pressure. Therefore, high blood sugar has a special relationship with your blood pressure. If you want to keep your blood pressure from rising, you should also pay attention to your blood sugar levels.
In addition, because both diabetes and high blood pressure can appear without obvious symptoms, you need to visit your doctor regularly for health check-ups and advice. In addition, a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise, a nutritious diet, adequate sleep and stress management are also among the measures to prevent these two conditions.
Here are some foods that are beneficial for blood sugar control and are beneficial for people with high blood pressure:
- Fish
- Poultry
- Egg
- Beans and lentils
- Green leafy vegetables
- Tomato
- Cauliflower
- Orange
- Berries
- Avocado
- Potatoes and sweet potatoes
- Nuts
- Yogurt
- Olives and olive oil
- Whole grains (oats, quinoa, barley)
