The Real Cause Of High Blood Pressure
Why insulin resistance may be a major factor in 'unexplained' high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is characterised in two ways:
Essential Hypertension - No obvious cause
Secondary Hypertension - High blood pressure as a result of another medical issue.
Secondary hypertension is uncommon and accounts for about 5 - 10% of all cases of high blood pressure. The causes of secondary hypertension include obstructive sleep apnea, kidney di…
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