‘Diabetes and high BP are the same disease’? Endocrinologist explains the real link
Endocrinologist Dr. Gagandeep Singh claimed diabetes and high blood pressure are the same disease, stating both conditions stem from insulin resistance. He noted that 80% of type 2 diabetes patients also have hypertension. However, Dr. Pranav Ghody emphasized they are distinct conditions, affecting blood glucose and blood pressure differently, despite shared risk factors.