T2 and hypertension ..

[Martin9]

Hi Guys
I have a history of T2 diabetes for about 1yr 4 months now, and recently have been having high BP readings even at rest worsening on any stressful events etc.
Today have been started on Amlodipine 5mg daily for high blood pressure and now need to consider my diet with regards to both diabetes and hypertension.
My diabetes seems to be well controlled recent HBA1c was 32,my question, is my high BP linked to diabetes or a separate condition, and has anyone had any problems adding Amlodipine when already taking Metformin
Thanks in advance for any replies....
M.

 

[Eddy Edson]

I had no probs with amlodipine + Metformin.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I think the clustering of overlapping conditions including high blood glucose, high blood pressure, fat around organs, elevated or unhelpful cholesterol levels and/or ratios plus some other things are sometimes called the ‘metabolic syndrome’ and are often found in people who develop T2.

I’m not sure that the suggestion is that they are directly related to T2, more that in some people their metabolism responds to the modern western diet such that they all come together.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351916