Glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance as biochemical predictors of hypertension

Obesity, essential hypertension, and diabetes mellitus share certain metabolic disturbances. The predictive value of disordered glucose metabolism and insulin action for hypertension are discussed. Several studies have examined the relationship between hypertension and glucose metabolism in diverse populations, and tend to indicate a predictive role for insulin and glucose metabolism disturbances in the development of hypertension.