High blood pressure
About 73% of adults with diabetes have blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or use prescription medications for hypertension.

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Christopher Berry
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It is worth noting that one need not have high blood pressure to be prescribed some medicines to treat high blood pressure. Most notably, ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors are frequently prescribed for their prophylactic effect on the kidneys. Some patients with hypertension find that ACE inhibitors work to address their hypertension as well as having a protective effect on their kidneys.

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