India, Oct. 6 -- If you are living with diabetes, managing blood pressure is just as crucial as controlling blood sugar. Having one condition increases the likelihood of developing the other. And when both occur together, they can worsen each other. High blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes are key components of metabolic syndrome and often coexist. According to the Diabetes Organization, untreated diabetes combined with hypertension greatly raises the risk of heart attack or stroke. Beyond that, this dangerous duo can damage the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes much faster than either condition alone.

"Blood pressure refers to the force your heart uses to pump blood through your vessels and around the body. When blood pressure is h...