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Nutrtion Guide Home > Diabetes Dictionary > hypertension (HY-per-TEN-shun)

hypertension (HY-per-TEN-shun) Diabetes Related Definition

Definition: a condition present when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal. Also called high blood pressure. Hypertension can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney problems, and death.

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