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70 Percent of Diabetes Patients Have High Blood
Pressure but Focus on Glucose Levels
Nov. 14, 2005 Seniors citizens and others with
diabetes may be focusing on the wrong thing. A new survey says 70
percent have potentially deadly high blood pressure but their primary
concern is on glucose levels.
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Omron Healthcare, Inc. today announced the results
of its National Diabetes and Blood Pressure Survey, which identified
that nearly 70 percent of respondents who have diabetes also report
having high blood pressure. Fortunately, doctors recognize the severity
of this problem and its contributing effects on the health of people
with diabetes, as more than 60 percent of their doctors encourage
monitoring blood pressure outside of doctor visits.
"High blood pressure puts an exorbitant amount of
stress on your heart and arteries," said Dr. Michael Roizen, author of
"You: The Owners Manual." "When patients are also being taxed by high
glucose levels, weight gain and high cholesterol, they face greater risk
for heart disease, strokes, memory loss, impotence and even skin
wrinkling."
In fact, according to the American Diabetes
Association, more than 65 percent of people with diabetes die from heart
disease or stroke.
The survey also found that glucose levels served as
the primary concern for those managing diabetes, with only five percent
reporting a concern for high blood pressure.
"While it is critical that people with diabetes pay
close attention to their glucose levels, it is concerning that so few
are worried about their blood pressure," said Joy Pape, a diabetes
educator. "Keeping an eye on blood pressure levels allows people to
better assess their habits, enabling them to make changes needed to
lower their cholesterol, lose weight and improve their overall
cardiovascular health."
Omron's premium products have features that make it
easier for consumers to get accurate results quickly and comfortably.
For example, the Omron(R) HEM-780 Blood Pressure Monitor offers an
expandable ComFit(TM) Cuff with Sigma Technology that fits 97 percent of
adults' arms, detects irregular heartbeats and avoids incorrect cuffing,
which is essential for accurate measurement.
Aware that the most critical issue surrounding the
accuracy of wrist blood pressure monitors is ensuring the monitor is at
heart level during measurement, Omron Healthcare also developed the
HEM-637, the only Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning
Sensor (APS). The Omron(R) HEM-637 detects the position of the wrist,
and guides the user to place the wrist at heart level by sound and
display on the monitor. Users simply wrap the pre- formed cuff around
the wrist, press 'start' and once the sensor confirms the cuff is level
with the user's heart, and only then, the device will automatically
start the measurement.
"Blood pressure is a powerful contributing factor
to the health of diabetes patients," said Michelle Misialek, senior vice
president of Sales and Marketing at Omron Healthcare. "Educating and
supporting these patients and providing them with lifestyle-friendly
products -- that are easy-to-use, comfortable and accurate -- are Omron
Healthcare's primary interests."
Survey Methodology
Omron Healthcare sponsored an Impulse Research
Corp. survey that collected information about the blood pressure of
people who have diabetes. The survey was conducted online with a random
representative sample of 2,355 U.S. residents. Of these, 242 have type 1
diabetes and 807 have type 2 diabetes. All are members of the
CyberPulse(TM) Advisory Panel. The Advisory Panel has been carefully
selected to closely match U.S. population demographics. Research was
conducted in October 2005. The overall sampling error for this survey is
+/- 5% at the 95% level of confidence.
About Omron Healthcare, Inc.
Omron Healthcare, Inc. is the North American
subsidiary of Omron Healthcare, the world's leading manufacturer and
distributor of blood pressure monitors for home use. Omron Healthcare,
Inc. also provides products for respiratory ailments, weight management,
and thermometry. Omron Healthcare, Inc. is headquartered in Bannockburn,
Ill., a northern suburb of Chicago, with offices in Ontario, Canada,
servicing Canadian customers. Omron Healthcare is committed to providing
advanced, high-quality professional medical and home healthcare
products. For more information, visit
http://www.omronhealthcare.com/ .
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