Diabetes

    Cards (10)

    • What other health condition can type 2 diabetes lead to?
      High blood pressure (hypertension)
    • What are the mechanisms by which type 2 diabetes can lead to high blood pressure?
      • Insulin Resistance & Blood Vessel Dysfunction
      • Increased Blood Volume
      • Overactive Nervous System
      • Inflammation & Oxidative Stress
      • Kidney Damage
    • In type 2 diabetes, what bodily response causes high blood sugar levels?
      Resistance to insulin
    • How does insulin resistance damage blood vessels, increasing blood pressure?
      It makes them less flexible and prone to constriction
    • How does high blood sugar cause increased blood volume?
      It causes the kidneys to retain more sodium and water
    • How does an overactive sympathetic nervous system contribute to higher blood pressure in diabetic individuals?
      Raises heart rate and constricts blood vessels
    • What processes contribute to the stiffening and narrowing of blood vessels in diabetics?
      Inflammation and oxidative stress
    • What is the effect of diabetic nephropathy on fluid and salt balance?
      Reduces their ability to regulate it
    • What are the three conditions that are increased risk when hypertension and diabetes occur together?
      Heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems
    • What lifestyle and medical interventions are essential for managing hypertension and diabetes?
      Diet, exercise, and medication