Analysis of more than 11,000 people investigated whether high blood pressure or arterial stiffness may be a better predictor of future Type 2 diabetes risk. Results found that adults with increased arterial stiffness had a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, regardless of their hypertension status when added to standard risk factors. More research is needed to determine the association among Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and arterial stiffness, and to provide insight into future prevention strategies to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
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Source: ScienceDaily