If I do not have high BP but Do have diabetes, why must I still be careful of sodium intake?
Think about this one for a moment. Diabetes results when your body cannot use the glucose that is in your blood. The result is a high blood glucose concentration level in your blood. One of the ways you can ease high blood sugar (along with insulin, of course) is to drink lots of water. If you are well-hydrated, then there is not as much glucose in your blood relative to your overall blood volume. Sodium causes a restriction of the blood vessels; which in turn "thickens" the blood, and makes your blood glucose concentrations higher!
High blood pressure often goes hand in hand with Diabetes. I am sure your physician is limiting your sodium intake in order to cut down on your chances of developing medication-dependent hypertension at some point.
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