Kidney Health Basics - Diabetes and high blood pressure often occur together

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Diabetes and high blood pressure often occur together

High blood pressure is twice as common in people who have diabetes. In fact 11 million people in the United States have both conditions. One key link between the two conditions is insulin resistance, which not only increases glucose, but also salt in the kidneys. If left untreated it can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.

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