Hypertension education: an important and neglected part of the diabetes education curriculum?
This review highlights the important role of hypertension education in reducing the impact of hypertension on the development and progression of diabetes-related complications. Hypertension is commonly associated with diabetes mellitus and can significantly affect the progression of the complications of diabetes. Lifestyle changes similar to those recommended for diabetes management can result in a lowering of blood pressure and can be maintained on a long-term basis to benefit patients with diabetes and mild hypertension. Recently, a team approach in a hypertension clinic model similar to the team approach for diabetes treatment was shown to be effective in diabetes management. Increased awareness of hypertension education may contribute greatly to reducing the complications of diabetes. Hypertension education should be an important component of the diabetes education curriculum.
Hinson
J
J
Diabetes Clinic, Division of Endocrinology and Metabo­lism, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas
Riordan
K
K
Diabetes Clinic, Division of Endocrinology and Metabo­lism, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas
Hemphill
D
D
Diabetes Clinic, Division of Endocrinology and Metabo­lism, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas
Randolph
C
C
Diabetes Clinic, Division of Endocrinology and Metabo­lism, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas
Fonseca
V
V
Diabetes Clinic, Division of Endocrinology and Metabo­lism, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003479:Curriculum; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008019:Life Style; D017145:Models, Educational; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015995:Prevalence
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents