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Thread: I have high blood pressure and some concerns.

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04-21-2008, 05:55 AM

xMenace

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fgummett

I had also read that high sugar and high BP were related.

Definately.

Sugar damages the inner lining of arteries which encourages plaque buildup and blockage, and it stiffens the outer wall which lessens elasticity and results in higher BP.

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