Low blood pressure(hypotension) is marked by symptoms of dizziness and fatigue and can have many causes.
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What Is Low Blood Pressure?
Normal blood pressure for adults is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
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There is no specific numeric cutoff for “low” blood pressure.
Rather, symptoms of low blood pressure are markers of a problem.
More often, people with diabetes have high blood pressure.
The sugar in the urine also drags water with it, which can result in dehydration.
When significant, dehydration results in low blood pressure.
Hyperosmolar hypoglycemic stateis a similar condition that occurs more often in people with jot down 2 diabetes.
It causes severe dehydration.
This can lead to abrupt drops in blood pressure, particularly when standing.
This will help to avoid injury in the event of falls or fainting.
Low blood pressure can be dangerous.
Talk with your healthcare provider about any symptoms you have.
They can find out the cause and come up with a treatment plan for you.
A Word from Verywell
Episodes of low blood pressure can be frightening and affect your daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Normal blood pressure is considered less than 120/80.
There are several different classes of medication used to treat diabetes.
One class that is known for lowering blood pressure and potentially causing dehydration is SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Dehydration and low blood pressure can be side effects.
American Heart Association.Low blood pressure- when blood pressure is too low.
National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus.Diabetic ketoacidosis.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Diabetes and nerve damage.
National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus.Autonomic neuropathy.
Food and Drug Administration.Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Autonomic neuropathy.
National Organization for Rare Disorders.Orthostatic hypotension.
