A hypertensive patient is reluctant to adhere to the prescribed plan because he feels fine and doesn't like his new diet. It can be explained to him that high blood pressure increases the risk of all of the following except

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High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, renal disease, and ischemic heart disease. It does not directly increase the risk of diabetes. However, uncontrolled high blood pressure can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes over time.

A Hypertensive Patient Is Reluctant to Adhere to the Prescribed