Stage 1: systolic 140-159 mmHg and diastolic 90-99 mmHg Stage 2: systolic >160 mmHg and diastolic >100 mmHg However, there is accumulated evidence that patients with consistent blood pressures over 130/80 mmHg along with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or kidney disease are at increased risk for progressive morbidity and mortality and require a lower threshold for further treatment.