Your heart, arteries and veins work together to deliver oxygen to your vital organs. Blood pressure is developed by your heart as it pumps blood into your arteries and veins. High blood pressure puts unreasonable strain on your heart. This can cause damage to your heart or even lead to heart disease.

What is considered high blood pressure?

• Non-diabetics: when your blood pressure is greater than 140/90.
• Diabetics: when your blood pressure is greater than 130/85.

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