People living with Type 2 diabetes experience insulin resistance in the body, leading to high blood sugar levels and potentially hypertension, or high blood pressure. Although hypertension can significantly impact your health, with the right lifestyle adjustments and key help from your doctor, you can learn to manage the disease and reduce the risk of complications. In today’s episode, Dr. Pamala Murphy, Internal Medicine Physician at MetroHealth, discusses the causes and effects of Type 2 diabetes, how to recognize the signs early on and what treatments are available to maintain healthy lifestyles.