A test result of more than 8 percent is too high. At more than 8 percent, you have a greater chance of getting diabetes problems, like kidney damage, and you need a change in your diabetes plan. Your health care provider can help you decide what part of your plan to change. You may need to change your meal plan, your diabetes medicines, or your exercise plan. Normal blood pressure will help prevent damage to your eyes, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels.
Blood pressure is written with two numbers separated by a slash.
The first number should be below 130 and the second number should be below 85. Keep your blood pressure as close to these numbers as you can. This type of blood pressure medicine is best for people with diabetes. Do not smoke. Smoking slows down the blood flow and can make heart and blood vessel problems worse.