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Real public health problems, arterial hypertension and diabetes are two frequently associated pathologies.  In addition to damaging the walls of the arteries, they can increase the risk of developing other diseases.  Often asymptomatic, they are sometimes difficult to diagnose.  However, they must be identified as quickly as possible, so as not to cause serious complications. What is the link between diabetes and hypertension?  Does diabetes raise blood pressure?  And how to avoid developing hypertension when you have diabetes? High blood pressure and diabetes, two frequently associated diseases Hypertension results in excessive blood pressure on the walls of the arteries.  The leading cause of death in people with diabetes  , the disease greatly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular and/or degenerative complications.   Common causes In the vast majority of cases, high blood pressure (HTA) is not due to a direct cause: this is called...

Here are examples of typical meals according to your type of diabetes and according to your weight. A day's meals for a non-insulin dependent diabetic 2000 calorie diet (for a normal weight adult) BREAKFAST Coffee or tea without sugar 1 glass of semi-skimmed milk 50 g bread  (preferably wholegrain)  or  4 rusks 15g special margarine     TO EAT LUNCH Crudités + vinaigrette Meat or lean fish  (100g) Green vegetables  (150g) 2 potatoes  or  30 g of raw pasta  or  25 g of rice, semolina, lentils 1 fruit 50 g of bread or 4 rusks 15g special margarine    16 HOUR SNACK 1 Fruit  or  1 ½ yoghurt   HAVING DINNER Broth or green salad Meat or fish, lean  (100 g)  or  1 slice lean ham Green vegetables  (150g) 2 potatoes  or  30 g of raw pasta  or  25 g of rice, semolina, lentils 1 fruit 50 g of bread or 4 rusks 15g special margarine    1500 calorie diet (for an overweight...

Properly managing one's diet is, along with physical activity and drug treatment, one of the pillars of diabetes management.  Here are a few tips ! Think about sweeteners! In case of  diabetes  , it is advisable to maintain a  blood sugar  level as stable as possible, and therefore to avoid consuming too much sugar!  Good news: stevia and aspartame are 200 times sweeter than traditional table sugar and, in reasonable doses, have no impact on  blood sugar  levels.   To your glycemic indexes The higher a food has a  glycemic index  (GI)  , the faster it releases sugar into the body and raises blood sugar.  Prefer foods with  low glycemic indexes  , such as pasta, brown rice, certain fruits... On the contrary, banish chocolate bars, "normal" sodas or fruit juices  (even "without added sugar")  ...   The right cooking Cooking also has an impact on the  glycemic index  : the more a food is coo...

People with diabetes should regularly monitor their blood sugar.  The frequency of controls is programmed and adapted according to the profile of each patient.  Blood sugar can be measured using a blood test in a medical analysis laboratory: measurement of fasting blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) every three months.  But the patient can also measure his blood glucose level anywhere, and at any time, by using a blood glucose meter himself.  This is called ASG (Glycemic Self-Monitoring). Why monitor your blood sugar level? A chronic disease, type 1 or type 2 diabetes can be controlled and balanced with appropriate treatment.  Daily monitoring of blood sugar allows the patient to prevent glycemic imbalances, to better control his diabetes.  The measurement of diabetes also makes it possible to adapt the patient's treatment, diet and physical activity.   What are normal blood sugar levels? Influenced by various factors, blood sugar changes durin...