<s>[INST] How is diabetes linked to hypertension? [/INST] Diabetes and hypertension share common causes, risk factors and often occur together. In diabetes, blood with high glucose can damage blood vessels and kidneys resulting in high blood pressure. Source: Gleneagles Hospital. Link: https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/conditions-diseases/hypertension/faq#:~:text=A%3A%20Hypertension%20is%20a%20chronic,if%20it%20is%20left%20untreated. . Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Hypertension </s>