# Diabetes quadruples hypertension risk in Indians over 40: study 2026-08-10T22:06:35+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A new hospital-based study from Max Healthcare, published in the journal Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, has found that adults over 40 should be routinely screened for both hypertension and diabetes together. Analysing records of over 56,000 adults across six Delhi-NCR hospitals, the study reports that nearly 5% of adults had both conditions simultaneously, almost twice the expected rate if the two occurred independently. The dual burden rose sharply from age 40, peaked at about 17% by age 70, and then plateaued. The Times of India reports that individuals with diabetes were nearly four times more likely to have hypertension than those without it, while those with hypertension were around 2.5 times more likely to have diabetes. Researchers said the findings provide quantitative evidence for integrated screening strategies, so that both conditions can be caught early and managed before complications like heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease develop. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: diabetes, hypertension, India, integrated screening, Max Healthcare, non-communicable diseases Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/diabetes-quadruples-hypertension-risk-in-indians-over-40-study/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/diabetes-quadruples-hypertension-risk-in-indians-over-40-study/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.