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I was recently taken off of linsinopril for high blood pressure.
Yes, a solid link which is why the Guidelines for treating Type 2 patients includes the recommendation that all diabetics, if they need it or not, to try and prevent the high blood pressure that will result from vascular damage/restrictions caused by high range blood sugars
Even if we are super careful, over a span of years we are going to get it (wrong) from time to time and the damage caused by high/out of range blood sugar is "cumulative"
Angioedema is most commonly caused by a food allergy but ACE Inhibitors (BP meds whose name ends in "pril") are the second most common cause of the condition effecting up to 4 in 10 who are prescribed the drug class (the condition can develop anytime in the first 5 years of using the drug)
But NO DRUG is safe - it doesn't belong in our system but always "not taking the drug" is often deadly so that must also be considered if the side effects are managable and not worse than not taking the med (not like we have a lot of choices)
In this case, if ACE Inhibitors cause the edema but they are needed to help manage BP then other drug classes such as ARB's CRB's and water pills, so at least in this case there is other options if a drug is needed
Yes it can be linked
Yes, there is a very strong link between diabetes and high blood pressure! People with diabetes are about twice as likely to develop high blood pressure compared to the general population.
Here's why they're connected:
- Insulin resistance — This affects blood vessels, causing stiffness, inflammation, and poor blood flow Show Full Answer
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