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Shall a diabetic patient always be a hypertensive. If any body is diabetic and is it necessary that he may also be given hypertension medicines.
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Most diabetics are hypertensive. Diabetics can prevent hypertension by absolute control of diabetes. Keep hba1c level at 6 -7. Chek lipids. Exercise important. Salt less than 2g/ day. Plenty of vegetables and fruits. Sugar and fruits to be avoided in diabetes. Papaya fruit is advised fir diabetics.
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