People with diabetes are more at risk of developing high blood pressure if they: Around 3 in 10 people with type 1 diabetes and around 8 in 10 people with type 2 diabetes develop high blood pressure at some stage. High blood pressure is more common in people with diabetes. In the UK, about 1 in 4 of people have high blood pressure (hypertension). How common is high blood pressure in people with diabetes? Many people with diabetes need to take medication to lower their blood pressure. Treatment includes a change in lifestyle risk factors where these can be improved. Having high blood pressure (hypertension) is one of several risk factors that can increase your chance of developing heart disease, a stroke and some other complications. If you have diabetes you should aim to keep your blood pressure well controlled.
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