Why high BP and diabetes may strike together after 40
A study from Max Healthcare reveals that the risk of having both hypertension and diabetes increases significantly for adults over 40. The findings suggest that these conditions often occur together, necessitating integrated screening strategies for early detection.
Why it matters
This research provides critical data for public health policy, emphasizing the need for combined medical screenings to prevent serious long-term health complications.
NEW DELHI: Adults above 40 should be routinely screened for both hypertension and diabetes as the chances of the two occurring together rise sharply as one ages, according to an Indian hospital-based study published in the journal, Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews.The study, conducted by the department of clinical research and preventive health programme at Max Healthcare, analysed electronic health records of more than 56,000 adults who underwent preventive health check-ups between Jan 2021 and Dec 2024 across six Max hospitals in Delhi-NCR.It found that nearly 5% of adults had both hypertension and diabetes simultaneously, almost twice the prevalence expected if the two conditions occurred independently.
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