What is it?
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your artery walls. For people living with diabetes, the general target is below 130/80 mmHg.
Why?
Diabetes already places extra strain on blood vessels. When blood pressure is also high, it increases the risk of complications like heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and eye issues.
Keeping blood pressure in range helps protect those small, delicate vessels—especially in the kidneys and eyes.
The catch?
Lower isn’t always better for everyone. Blood pressure that drops too low can cause dizziness or falls, especially if you’re on medication.
Targets can vary slightly depending on age, overall health, and your doctor’s guidance.
Takeaway
It’s not just about sugar—blood pressure is part of the same story.
Steady numbers here help protect everything else downstream.
Tag line
Not just sweet—keep the pressure in check, too.
