Double Trouble: Diabetes & BP on the Rise

Did you know the number of Americans with both high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes has doubled since 1999? That combo more than doubles your risk of dying from any cause and triples your risk of dying from heart disease. Even prediabetes plus high BP ups your risk! Researchers say two-thirds of people with diabetes also have high blood pressure. This is your reminder to keep an eye on those numbers—your heart will thank you! #HealthNews #Diabetes #BloodPressure #Health