Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are closely related and tend to occur together. As a result, if you have type 2 diabetes you may also have high blood pressure and not even know it.

Unfortunately diabetes makes high blood pressure more difficult to treat and puts you at greater risk for developing complications such as heart attack, stroke, eye problems and kidney disease.

If you have type 2 diabetes, controlling your blood pressure should be as important as controlling your blood sugar levels. By managing both, you will help minimize or prevent complications from these chronic diseases.

Physicians are studying the investigational use of two approved high blood pressure medications in people with type 2 diabetes.

You may participate if you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have, or think you may have, high blood pressure.

To qualify you must be on a stable diabetes treatment of either lifestyle modification and/or medication. You cannot be taking insulin.

Qualified participants receive study related care and high blood pressure medication at no cost.
To learn more, please call:

                             EVE PURDOM
                             2045 ADAMS AVENUE
                             SAN DIEGO, CA 92116
                             (619) 281-8988 Ext. 202

Unlike diabetes, High blood pressure usually doesn’t have any warning signs. That’s why it’s so important to check your blood pressure and work with your physician to maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

There are some things you can do to help prevent high blood pressure including:

• Losing weight, if needed
• Eating a diet low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt
• Exercising and being physically active
• Limiting alcohol consumption

Treatment for high blood pressure is different for each person and may include both lifestyle changes and medication.  Speak with your physician to determine what treatment is best for you.